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From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Probably it is safe to say that he believed about half.
(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 Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
FOILEDadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading FOILED!
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
FudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Probably it is safe to say that he believed about half.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably it is safe to say that he believed about half.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Probably it is safe to say that he believed about half.
express in words
From this reading Probably it is safe to say that he believed about half.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Perry, less imaginative and far more practical, had been at first taken in by Fudge and had really credited most if not quite all that Fudge had asserted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fudge, being an author of highly sensational romances, doubtless possessed a little more imagination than common and liked to give it free rein.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably it is safe to say that he believed about half.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Fudge really believed all he professed to regarding the mysterious occupant of Room 12 in the brick building on G Street is a question.
