1915
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From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
Don't
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From this reading Don't think I've met the gentleman," Mary said.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
Fallon
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From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
FunnelnounUS /ˈfʌnəl/
a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
a man of refinement
From this reading Don't think I've met the gentleman," Mary said.
the head of a state government
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
hasn't
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From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
He's
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From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
I've
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From this reading Don't think I've met the gentleman," Mary said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Don't think I've met the gentleman," Mary said.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Don't think I've met the gentleman," Mary said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
piersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
ring-leader
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From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Don't think I've met the gentleman," Mary said.
express in words
From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
relating to human society and its members
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
required or under orders
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Don't think I've met the gentleman," Mary said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is Zalnitch?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading "He's the Russian who was supposed to be the ring-leader of the gang that blew up the Yellow Funnel steamship piers in 1915," I explained.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean to say he hasn't been hanged yet?"
Zalnitch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know, but labor is awfully strong now, and with the unsettled social conditions in the state, a bigger man than Governor Fallon might find it expedient to let Zalnitch off."
