used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
for the reason that
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
confined by bonds
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
put or send forth
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
carefully weighed
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
continuitynounUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
uninterrupted connection or union
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No Indian could look so heroic a figure," she whispered to Ruth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
put on clothes
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading No Indian could look so heroic a figure," she whispered to Ruth.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
a young female
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
Hammond
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From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading No Indian could look so heroic a figure," she whispered to Ruth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
Hooley
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From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
be the source of pain
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
of great significance or value
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading No Indian could look so heroic a figure," she whispered to Ruth.
engage in
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
not any; not one
From this reading No Indian could look so heroic a figure," she whispered to Ruth.
NORTHWESTnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
held or filled or in use
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
a human being
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
producernounUS /prəˈduːsər/
someone who manufactures something
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
on the contrary
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
scriptnounUS /skrɪpt/
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
in a serious manner
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
tallestadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlɪst/
superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
express in words
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The money--and time--cost were important factors in the making of the picture; but the selection of the cast was not to be overlooked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading No Indian could look so heroic a figure," she whispered to Ruth.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
Wonota
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From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth's finished script, as handled deftly by the continuity writer, promised so well that the producer was willing to make a special production of it.
an affirmative
From this reading Jim Hooley had chosen the few acting in the Eastern scenes with Wonota, including the hero, whom, to tell the truth, the Indian girl considered a rather wonderful person because she saw him in a dress suit" "Yes, it is true!
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 BOUND FOR THE NORTHWEST Because of the accident in which Ruth might have been seriously hurt, the company was delayed for a day in New York, Altogether the various shots (some of them of and in one of the tallest office buildings on Broadway) occupied more than a week--more time than Mr. Hammond wished to give to the work in the East.
