used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
Ain't
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From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading STARTING IN BUSINESS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
compromisedverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STARTING IN BUSINESS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
meritedadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtɪd/
properly deserved
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
not any; not one
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
cut with a saw
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In fact, he was considerably disappointed, and he compromised the matter by saying, "I should think it might be real kind o' comfortable."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading STARTING IN BUSINESS.
stunnernounUS /ˈstʌnər/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now Paul did not really think the place merited any such praise.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
precisely as stated
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But since, after waiting some time, no such exclamation was heard, he asked, a trifle impatiently, "Ain't it a stunner?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a look of delight on Ben's face as he saw his companion examining their home so carefully, and each moment he expected to hear his exclamation of surprise at the very comfortable manner in which they lived.
