aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They need you and are calling to you rather decisively I think.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But your work down there has brought its results.
Buchanan'snounUS /bjuːˈkænənz/
possessive form of “buchanan” — 15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But your work down there has brought its results.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading They need you and are calling to you rather decisively I think.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading They need you and are calling to you rather decisively I think.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do I look job-hungry so as to notice it?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But your work down there has brought its results.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Do I look job-hungry so as to notice it?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do I look job-hungry so as to notice it?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But your work down there has brought its results.
job-hungry
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From this reading Do I look job-hungry so as to notice it?"
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
and nothing more
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
Kildare
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From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
set down according to a plan
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
immediately past
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Do I look job-hungry so as to notice it?"
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
engage in
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading They need you and are calling to you rather decisively I think.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Do I look job-hungry so as to notice it?"
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
on the contrary
From this reading They need you and are calling to you rather decisively I think.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But your work down there has brought its results.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Do I look job-hungry so as to notice it?"
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
in or at that place or location
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
a special situation
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do I look job-hungry so as to notice it?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
in or at the place that
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But your work down there has brought its results.
the act of creating written works
From this reading STRANGE WILD THINGS "Phoebe," said David Kildare as he seated himself on the corner of the table just across from where Phoebe sat in Major Buchanan's chair writing up her one o'clock notes, "what is there about me that makes people think they must make me judge of the criminal court of this county?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No," answered Phoebe as she folded her last sheet and laid down her pencil, "that is one thing no one can accuse you of, David.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But your work down there has brought its results.
