used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
albumnounUS /ˈælbəm/
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
cause to be bored
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
delectationnoun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
glibadjectiveUS /ɡlɪb/
marked by lack of intellectual depth
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
HeretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
how
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From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
and nothing more
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
kodak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
SnappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
snapshotnounUS /ˈsnæpʃɑːt/
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
express in speech
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
TippingverbUS /ˈtɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Heretofore I have traveled care free for two reasons: one was I never had any money to speak of, and the other was I never carried a camera.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
at the time that
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
which person or people
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The first two or three days I was as conscious as a man who has just shaved his mustache on a dare, and who expects his wife home from the country any minute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I looked at the superb view, or the picturesque street group, solely for its passing interest, with never a thought of locking it up in a black box for the future delectation of my friends, and to bore transient visitors who, as I have noticed, always begin to look up their time tables when the snapshot album is produced of a rainy Sunday afternoon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Snapping and Tipping_ The poor man never knows the cares and responsibilities that beset the man of wealth, and the man without a kodak does not know how keen is the disappointment of a picture missed--be the cause what it may.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But this year some one with the glib tongue of a salesman persuaded me of the delights that were consequent on the pressing of a button, and I purchased a camera of the sort that makes its owner a marked man.
