used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
AtlasnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
not accessible to view
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
Deusen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
embellishedverbUS /emˈbelɪʃt/
past form of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
at any time
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
apart from; not including
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
set up or found
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
head-lines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
go away from a place
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
MAYORnounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
on one occasion
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
readableadjectiveUS /ˈriːdəbəl/
easily deciphered
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
RomanounUS /ˈroʊmɑː/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The mayor has not seen a human being, except Miss Snow, nor heard any other human voice for ten days.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
at the time that
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The presses waited while the facts were properly embellished and each paper vied with the other to get the longest and most readable, if not the most startling story.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading The Hearts of the People There was great excitement in Roma the following morning, when the people read in head-lines that occupied half or more of the first page of the morning paper, THE MAYOR IS FOUND Newspaper reporters had reached the Van Deusen residence before the two women did, and they did not leave until the story of their ten days' adventure (wonderfully simple from their point of view) had been told.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It is the most successful trick ever perpetrated," announced the _Atlas_, "and one no sane man would ever have admitted possible.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seemed almost inconceivable that two prominent women could have been imprisoned in the center of the town and concealed for ten days--and yet it had been done; and now that they were restored to their friends--and the public--once more, that there should not be the slightest clue to the persons behind the plot.
