aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Consequently they were not altogether sure of the sequence of events themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading His announcement that this was the man he sought was sufficiently dramatic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
Blackford
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From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently they were not altogether sure of the sequence of events themselves.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading His announcement that this was the man he sought was sufficiently dramatic.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Consequently they were not altogether sure of the sequence of events themselves.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
FAKERnounUS /ˈfeɪkər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His announcement that this was the man he sought was sufficiently dramatic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Consequently they were not altogether sure of the sequence of events themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consequently they were not altogether sure of the sequence of events themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
with speed
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading Consequently they were not altogether sure of the sequence of events themselves.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
that is looked for
From this reading His announcement that this was the man he sought was sufficiently dramatic.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading His announcement that this was the man he sought was sufficiently dramatic.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Consequently they were not altogether sure of the sequence of events themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Consequently they were not altogether sure of the sequence of events themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His announcement that this was the man he sought was sufficiently dramatic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FAKER CAUGHT Several things happened at about the same time, and so quickly that the girls confessed afterward that they were fairly dizzy.
which person or people
From this reading Naturally the attention of Mr. Blackford, and the girls, was first drawn to Mr. Bailey, the farmer, who was shaking his fist at the man selling tooth powder on the platform.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But as that does not so much matter as does the ultimate effect, I will set down the various happenings in such order as will best indicate to the reader the proceedings.
