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_Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....
Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.
It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.
I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.
I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Z

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Z is here in full — 625 sentences across 125 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....
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Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.
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It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.
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I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.
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I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

entity noun US /ˈentəti/

that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

From this reading “_Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....”

onstage adjective US /ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/

situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience

From this reading “I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.”

paralleled verb US /ˈperəleld/

past form of “parallel” — be parallel to

From this reading “It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.”

perusal noun US /pərˈuːzəl/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading “I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.”

reversal noun US /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/

a change from one state to the opposite state

From this reading “_Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....”

thunderstorm noun US /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

From this reading “I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.”

unheralded adjective US /ənˈherəldɪd/

without warning or announcement

From this reading “I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.”

York's noun US /jɔːrks/

possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading “I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

sudden appearance adjective + noun

In this reading “It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.”

of course preposition + noun

as might be expected

In this reading “It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.”

some years adjective + noun

In this reading “Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.”

gather from verb + particle

In this reading “I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.”

exist in verb + particle

In this reading “_Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....”

caught in verb + particle counted as “catch in”

In this reading “I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.”

All words in this reading · 105

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/

in the past

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

Allertown's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

caughtverbUS /kɑːt/

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/

serving as an essential component

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

co-existence

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

don't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

entitynounUS /ˈentəti/

that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/

have an existence, be extant

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

Feynman's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

FortnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

Fort's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/

assemble or get together

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

I'm

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

I've

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

isn't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

it's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

onstageadjectiveUS /ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/

situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

paralleledverbUS /ˈperəleld/

past form of “parallel” — be parallel to

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

ParknounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

reversalnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsəl/

a change from one state to the opposite state

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

StormverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

sub-atomic

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

SummernounUS /ˈsʌmər/

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/

supernatural forces and events and beings collectively

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

TheorynounUS /ˈθɪri/

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

thunderstormnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/

a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

TimenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Time reversal exists at the sub-atomic level according to Feynman's Theory--and according to that same theory any entity can exist in three places at one time....

uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

unheraldedadjectiveUS /ənˈherəldɪd/

without warning or announcement

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

wivesnounUS /waɪvz/

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading I gather from a perusal of Mr. Fort's works that it is not uncommon for these unheralded visitors to come onstage without the formality of clothing; but I don't believe it's customary for them to bring their wives along.

Wyn

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From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

Wyndham

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From this reading It could, of course, be the same as that behind the sudden appearance of Wyndham Storm in Central Park, but I don't believe I've heard of a case that exactly paralleled this one.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Does this explain, the strange co-existence of Summer, Mark and Wyn?_ What scientific or supernatural principle is behind the mysterious appearances recorded some years ago by Mr. Charles Fort, I'm sure I don't know.

York'snounUS /jɔːrks/

possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading I got caught in a thunderstorm that night in Central Park--not New York's Central Park, but Allertown's Central Park, which isn't as big.

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