used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The man did not move a muscle.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
ain't
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From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are making a mistake; my name is Franklin."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
Benker
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From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
make calm or still
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The man did not move a muscle.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Ware, who was watching, was disappointed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
falterverbUS /ˈfɔːltər/
be unsure or weak
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading "You are making a mistake; my name is Franklin."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You are making a mistake; my name is Franklin."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "You are making a mistake; my name is Franklin."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man did not move a muscle.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "You are making a mistake; my name is Franklin."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The man did not move a muscle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The man did not move a muscle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You are making a mistake; my name is Franklin."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You are making a mistake; my name is Franklin."
new-comer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
accept an excuse for
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
term of address for a man
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
TROVEnounUS /troʊv/
treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At least he expected him to start, but the so-called Wilson was absolutely calm, and his voice did not falter.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Ware, who was watching, was disappointed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ware, who was watching, was disappointed.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Ware, who was watching, was disappointed.
which person or people
From this reading Ware, who was watching, was disappointed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are making a mistake; my name is Franklin."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TREASURE TROVE "I beg your pardon, sir," said Mrs. Benker to the new-comer, "but I do hope I'm not---- Why"--she changed her tone to one of extreme surprise--"if it ain't Mr. Wilson!"
