aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
make right or correct
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
travel across or pass over
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
in a serious manner
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
every person
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
set up or found
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
gauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
a young female
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Janice
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From this reading Janice realized that nobody was more politically powerful in Polktown than Mr. Moore.
Janice's
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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
lakesidenounUS /ˈleɪksaɪd/
the shore of a lake
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
the force of workers available
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Janice realized that nobody was more politically powerful in Polktown than Mr. Moore.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
not any; not one
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Janice realized that nobody was more politically powerful in Polktown than Mr. Moore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
politicallyadverbUS /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/
with regard to social relationships involving authority
From this reading Janice realized that nobody was more politically powerful in Polktown than Mr. Moore.
Polktown
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From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Janice realized that nobody was more politically powerful in Polktown than Mr. Moore.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Janice realized that nobody was more politically powerful in Polktown than Mr. Moore.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
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an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Janice realized that nobody was more politically powerful in Polktown than Mr. Moore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She had thrown down her gauntlet at Mr. Cross Moore's feet, so she troubled no more about him.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading And it was among these influential men that she found the most opposition to making Polktown "dry" instead of "wet."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT WAS IN THE PAPER As the days passed it certainly looked as though Mr. Day was correct in his surmise about the difficulties of "Janice's job," as he called it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girl was earnestly talking to everybody whom she knew, especially to the influential men of Polktown, regarding the disgraceful things that had happened in the lakeside hamlet since the bar had been opened at the Inn.
