aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
(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 “That can’t be all.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “No,” answered the inventor, “it is not all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “That can’t be all.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
can't
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From this reading “That can’t be all.”
without doubt or question
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading But it seems to cover the period of the first writing.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Go on!” cried Uncle Naboth, eagerly.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Go on!” cried Uncle Naboth, eagerly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But it seems to cover the period of the first writing.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go on!” cried Uncle Naboth, eagerly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading “No,” answered the inventor, “it is not all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No,” answered the inventor, “it is not all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No,” answered the inventor, “it is not all.
immediately past
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
Moit
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From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
Naboth
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From this reading “Go on!” cried Uncle Naboth, eagerly.
not any; not one
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No,” answered the inventor, “it is not all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Go on!” cried Uncle Naboth, eagerly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
an amount of time
From this reading But it seems to cover the period of the first writing.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it seems to cover the period of the first writing.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
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 THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That can’t be all.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Go on!” cried Uncle Naboth, eagerly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading THE FOLLY OF THE WISE No one had interrupted Duncan Moit as he read clearly and slowly the above interesting story, but as he paused at the close of the last paragraph I have recorded we gave some sighs of wonder and admiration and looked at one another curiously to see what impression the “history” was making.
the act of creating written works
From this reading But it seems to cover the period of the first writing.
