what does the word "implied" mean in this sentence?: "What was implied after Billy's mother found him using her scissors?"
happened;used;given to Bill.
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I understand. I found the paragraph. It says "Everything was going along just fine until Mama caught me cutting out the circle of tin with her scissors. I always swore she could find the biggest switches of any woman in the Ozarks. That time she overdid it. I was almost to the river before the stinging stopped." What stinging? What switches?
What do you think Mama did to Billy?
Hmm... Possibly hurt him?
Yes. A switch is a large twig from a bush or tree that is used as a whip. Imagine how it would sting when it is hit across bare legs.
Oh. Ow... Thanks sooooo much!!
<g> You're very welcome.
The word "implied" in the given sentence means that there was a suggestion or message conveyed indirectly or without being explicitly mentioned. It implies that there was some indication or meaning behind Billy's mother finding him using her scissors, without explicitly stating what that indication or meaning is.
To understand the meaning being implied in this particular sentence, you would need to consider the context and any relevant information provided before or after the given sentence. Additionally, understanding any prior knowledge or assumptions about the situation can help in identifying the potential implications. In this case, since we don't have any additional information provided, it is difficult to determine the precise implication without speculation or assumptions.