used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
showing who or what does the action
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the event of dying or departure from life
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Della
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From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
ejaculated
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From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
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not in physical motion
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Della was quite thrown back by so unwonted an exclamation, and remained silent.
VISITATIONnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
at the time that
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
which person or people
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When Philip retired to his room that night he was surprised to find his wife still awake.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Wonderful fool!" ejaculated the pious missionary, whose disturbed temper had not yet become altogether serene.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What a wonderful man that is who has been entertaining you this evening," she said.
