used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will you have a seat, sir?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
give expression to
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Will you have a seat, sir?" he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Thanks," he said, wearily seating himself on the rude structure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
a particular point in time
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Thanks," he said, wearily seating himself on the rude structure.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thanks," he said, wearily seating himself on the rude structure.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Will you have a seat, sir?" he asked.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading "Thanks," he said, wearily seating himself on the rude structure.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Will you have a seat, sir?" he asked.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading "Thanks," he said, wearily seating himself on the rude structure.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Thanks," he said, wearily seating himself on the rude structure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GETTING "SATISFACTION" Bart did not lose his presence of mind, but he fully realized that he faced a critical moment in his career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
twitchingnounUS /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very courteously he drew forward the rude impromptu bench he had knocked together two hours before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The express superintendent did not lose his dignity, but there was a slightly humorous twitching at the corners of his mouth.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading "Thanks," he said, wearily seating himself on the rude structure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you have a seat, sir?" he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you have a seat, sir?" he asked.
