aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
BilbynounUS /ˈbɪlbi/
bandicoot with leathery ears like a rabbit
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
BILBY'S
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From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
GemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
the act of departing
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
Hammond
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From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
Hooley
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From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
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 Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
a particular point in time
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
in motion
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
as might be expected
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
come into possession of
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
OsagenounUS /oʊˈseɪdʒ/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
cut with a saw
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
only a very short time before
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, as she saw that the _Gem_ was not at the dock, she scarcely expected to find the president of the company at hand--and in that expectation she was not mistaken.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
Totantora
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From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
TRUMPverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Looks to me," said the director, "as though we were going to have some trouble finishing this picture, Miss Fielding."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Hooley, the director, however, told her what he knew about the occurrence that had started Totantora so madly from the island in the canoe.
in or at the place that
From this reading BILBY'S TRUMP CARD Naturally, Ruth went in search of Mr. Hammond the moment she landed on the island where the moving picture company was established.
whoever
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From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
Wonota
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From this reading Bilby and whoever it was that backed him in his enterprise were evidently determined to obtain the services of Wonota, the Osage princess, if it could be brought about.
