accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To their intense embarrassment, townsfolk chose to regard them as heroes.
Belton
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From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
Blackie
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From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading To their intense embarrassment, townsfolk chose to regard them as heroes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading To their intense embarrassment, townsfolk chose to regard them as heroes.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading To their intense embarrassment, townsfolk chose to regard them as heroes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading To their intense embarrassment, townsfolk chose to regard them as heroes.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
nitro-glycerin
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From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
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 Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
PhotographersnounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “photographer” — someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading To their intense embarrassment, townsfolk chose to regard them as heroes.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To their intense embarrassment, townsfolk chose to regard them as heroes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reporters interviewed them and photographers insisted that they pose for action shots.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Photographers, reporters and hundreds of curious persons swarmed to the cemetery area.
townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading To their intense embarrassment, townsfolk chose to regard them as heroes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within an hour after the capture of Blackie Williams, the Belton newspapers carried front page accounts of the nitro-glycerin discovery.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Working under direction of police, the Scouts guarded entrance roads until relieved of duty.
