aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have learned much from reporters and newspapers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
for the reason that
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
didn't
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From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
divisible by two
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have learned much from reporters and newspapers.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have learned much from reporters and newspapers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have learned much from reporters and newspapers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
a message received and understood
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I have learned much from reporters and newspapers.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I have learned much from reporters and newspapers.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I have learned much from reporters and newspapers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading I have learned much from reporters and newspapers.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
not often
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
not in physical motion
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
a special situation
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Seldom do I go into any city, or even step out on the platform between trains, but that it seems to me some newspaper reporter finds me.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
under normal conditions
From this reading In such cases, too, the reporter usually got the information he wanted, or, if he didn’t, I was sorry afterward, because if the actual facts had been published they would have done less damage than the half truths which he did get hold of.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
which person or people
From this reading It seemed to me that, if there was any particular thing that I happened to know and did not feel at liberty to talk about, that would be the precise thing that the reporter who met me wanted to question me about.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I used to be surprised at the unexpected places in which these representatives of the press would turn up, and still more surprised and sometimes embarrassed by the questions they would ask me.
