used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Wait a little, and you will understand."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But what am I to think then?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Wait a little, and you will understand."
any thing at all
From this reading "Don't think anything just yet," she pleaded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what am I to think then?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't think anything just yet," she pleaded.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They've seen to that, and just done everything for my pleasure."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They've seen to that, and just done everything for my pleasure."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They've seen to that, and just done everything for my pleasure."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
hasn't
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From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But what am I to think then?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
and nothing more
From this reading "Don't think anything just yet," she pleaded.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Wait a little, and you will understand."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They've seen to that, and just done everything for my pleasure."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "Don't think anything just yet," she pleaded.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They've seen to that, and just done everything for my pleasure."
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They've seen to that, and just done everything for my pleasure."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't think anything just yet," she pleaded.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But what am I to think then?"
They've
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From this reading They've seen to that, and just done everything for my pleasure."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But what am I to think then?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But what am I to think then?"
unappreciativeadjective
not feeling or expressing gratitude
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Wait a little, and you will understand."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait a little, and you will understand."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what am I to think then?"
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She was so evidently distressed that he could not press her further; and fearing she might think him unappreciative, he said, "Well, whatever it is, it hasn't prevented me from having a ripping good time.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Wait a little, and you will understand."
but in spite of that
From this reading "Don't think anything just yet," she pleaded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wait a little, and you will understand."
