used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It is not very specific, I admit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
Benedict's
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From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a sad recital of facts.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is not very specific, I admit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a sad recital of facts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading It is a sad recital of facts.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It is a sad recital of facts.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading It is not very specific, I admit.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Upon a time._--This is not a fairy tale, though it opens in a very suspicious manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may refer to any time, but, I think, the design was to call attention to Benedict's time.
look attentively
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon a time does not mean that any one sat down on a watch, or made himself familiar with the town clock.
