AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
anew
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
brass-band
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From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
of short duration or distance
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/
plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
put or send forth
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
clean-cutadjective
neat and smart in appearance
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
at any time
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading His face showed it; yet he was not thinking of that exactly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face showed it; yet he was not thinking of that exactly.
flag-wrapped
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From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
gay-clothed
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From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
HarenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
a particular point in time
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His face showed it; yet he was not thinking of that exactly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
quivered
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From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
REDEEMSverbUS /rəˈdiːmz/
third-person singular of “redeem” — save from sins
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
rostrumnounUS /ˈrɑːstrəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
cut with a saw
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His face showed it; yet he was not thinking of that exactly.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He rested one small hand upon the gay-clothed rail, and many people saw that it quivered.
make square
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
streamersnounUS /ˈstriːmərz/
plural of “streamer” — light that streams
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading His face showed it; yet he was not thinking of that exactly.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
VARNEY
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From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Mayor Hare--Mayor by the narrowest margin in the heaviest vote ever cast in that town--stood upon the improvised little stand and looked out over the packed square.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH VARNEY, AFTER ALL, REDEEMS HIS PROMISE From the roaring ovation which followed Peter's brief remarks there emerged again the sudden, clean-cut silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The showy "demonstration" of Peter's planning, brilliantly launched the moment the count was announced--the imported brass-band, the triumphal procession with the bugles, the streamers and the flag-wrapped carriages, and now the rostrum ready set and waiting in the heart of the dense crowd--all had taken him completely by surprise.
but in spite of that
From this reading His face showed it; yet he was not thinking of that exactly.
