used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
in addition
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
Annabelle
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From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
cablegrams
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From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
DEDICATIONnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
inquisitorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətərz/
plural of “inquisitor” — a questioner who is excessively harsh
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
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 THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
Marescu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
nearnessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
oceansnounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
presidentialadjectiveUS /ˌprezəˈdenʃəl/
relating to a president or presidency
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
uttered with a trill
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The country was near the end of a bitter presidential campaign, and the smallest item about the oil scandal was of importance.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
snatchingverbUS /ˈsnætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
Vee-Vee
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From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
VernenounUS /vɜːrn/
French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were reporters, of course—it made a “human interest” story, fate snatching one of the oil magnates away from the Senate inquisitors.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He purchased his ticket home, by way of Washington, and on the train he read the back newspapers, with the day by day account of what happened to his boyhood dream of a great oil field: enormous oceans of flame rolling over the earth, turning night into day with the glare, turning day into night with thunder clouds of smoke; rivers of blazing oil rushing down the valleys, and a gale of wind sweeping the fire from one hill to the next.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
an affirmative
From this reading Also Bunny had cablegrams and telegrams of sympathy—from Verne and Annabelle, from Paul and Ruth, from Rachel and her father and brothers; yes, and one from the Princess Marescu, signing herself, with old-time nearness, “Vee-Vee.”
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE DEDICATION I Bunny was alone in the roaring city of New York—six or seven millions of people, and not many known to him.
