used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
in actual fact
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
affixedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪkst/
firmly attached
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
anew
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
airilyadverb
in a flippant manner
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
(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 Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
move towards
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
Charley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
elephant'snounUS /ˈeləfənts/
possessive form of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
set up or found
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
giraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
hippopotamusnounUS /ˌhɪpəˈpɑːtəməs/
massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
of great significance or value
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
a message received and understood
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
juggleverbUS /ˈdʒʌɡəl/
influence by slyness
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading For two weeks we had studied the posters.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
soarverbUS /sɔːr/
rise rapidly
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading For two weeks we had studied the posters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLIGHT The day before the circus found me at home again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For, since the Fourth of July, there had been nothing so important as the approach of this circus.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two weeks we had studied the posters.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
precisely as stated
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For two weeks we had studied the posters.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For two weeks we had studied the posters.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
which person or people
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without delay I set out to find Ed Mason, Charley Carter, and any of the others who could give me the latest information on the topic that absorbed us all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whether the hippopotamus would in very truth have a mouth somewhat larger than the door of the barn to which his portrait was affixed; whether the head of the giraffe would actually soar above the clouds, as represented; and whether a beautiful lady would indeed stand on the tip of an elephant's trunk and airily juggle three baby lions and a Japanese parasol--these problems had vexed us for fourteen long days.
