used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEN MEETS WITH A LOSS.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN MEETS WITH A LOSS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt very fortunate in recovering it so soon.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He felt very fortunate in recovering it so soon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt very fortunate in recovering it so soon.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt very fortunate in recovering it so soon.
something that is lost
From this reading BEN MEETS WITH A LOSS.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading BEN MEETS WITH A LOSS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
not any; not one
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
People'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading He felt very fortunate in recovering it so soon.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
redeemingadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
Simpson'snounUS /ˈsɪmpsənz/
possessive form of “simpson” — United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
Snodgrass
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From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt very fortunate in recovering it so soon.
in the near future
From this reading He felt very fortunate in recovering it so soon.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
precisely as stated
From this reading He felt very fortunate in recovering it so soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
look attentively
From this reading Ben lost no time in calling at Simpson’s and redeeming his watch.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
Wilkins's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact his engagement continued but four weeks, as at the end of that time Mr. Wilkins’s play had to give place to another attraction at the People’s Theater.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BEN MEETS WITH A LOSS.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Snodgrass dropped a hint that he should be glad to have Ben redeem _his_ watch too, but the young actor did not feel that his prosperity was sure to be permanent, and ignored the suggestion.
