used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEN BECOMES A BAGGAGE-SMASHER.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
BAGGAGE-SMASHER
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From this reading BEN BECOMES A BAGGAGE-SMASHER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BEN BECOMES A BAGGAGE-SMASHER.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BEN BECOMES A BAGGAGE-SMASHER.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
clothsnounUS /klɔːθs/
plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The floor was sanded, and the tables were covered with soiled cloths.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The floor was sanded, and the tables were covered with soiled cloths.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The floor was sanded, and the tables were covered with soiled cloths.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading A plate of roast beef and a cup of coffee were brought, according to his directions.
sandedverbUS /ˈsændɪd/
past form of “sand” — rub with sandpaper
From this reading The floor was sanded, and the tables were covered with soiled cloths.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The floor was sanded, and the tables were covered with soiled cloths.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The floor was sanded, and the tables were covered with soiled cloths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, Ben had learned already not to be fastidious, and he sat down and gave his order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The restaurant was a small one, and not fashionable in appearance, having a shabby look.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The floor was sanded, and the tables were covered with soiled cloths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The floor was sanded, and the tables were covered with soiled cloths.
