aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
consider or hold as true
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
BilbynounUS /ˈbɪlbi/
bandicoot with leathery ears like a rabbit
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And she was glad to see that the hardheaded old miller was not much impressed by the man, either.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
one or the other of two
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
promote over another
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading And she was glad to see that the hardheaded old miller was not much impressed by the man, either.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
Hammond
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From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
hardheadedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdhedɪd/
unreasonably rigid in the face of argument or entreaty or attack
From this reading And she was glad to see that the hardheaded old miller was not much impressed by the man, either.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
Horatio
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From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
Jabez
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From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And she was glad to see that the hardheaded old miller was not much impressed by the man, either.
millernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading And she was glad to see that the hardheaded old miller was not much impressed by the man, either.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And she was glad to see that the hardheaded old miller was not much impressed by the man, either.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
the possibility of future success
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
cut with a saw
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And she was glad to see that the hardheaded old miller was not much impressed by the man, either.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I don't know much about this business, Mister," said Uncle Jabez, with much calmness.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had not heard much about this Bilby; but what she had learned--together with what she now saw of him--impressed her not at all in his favor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading In any event she was not willing to accept either Horatio Bilby or his declaration at face value.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
Wonota
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From this reading TROUBLE IN PROSPECT Ruth Fielding wished that Mr. Hammond was within reach; but she knew he was already on his way to the Thousand Islands, for which she herself expected to start the next day with Wonota and her father.
