used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD NIGHT’S WORK.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
Ain't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
clothing in general
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
let fall to the ground
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
at any time
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Suppose you explain then?” suggested a neighbor.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD NIGHT’S WORK.
highest in quality
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
only a very short time before
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “Suppose you explain then?” suggested a neighbor.
NIGHT'SnounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A GOOD NIGHT’S WORK.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
and nothing more
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Suppose you explain then?” suggested a neighbor.
suit-cases
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
express a supposition
From this reading “Suppose you explain then?” suggested a neighbor.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “It certainly does takes the cake for dumb luck!” observed Frank, hardly less excited himself and forgetting all about his lack of clothes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Suppose you explain then?” suggested a neighbor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
a special situation
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
a shaky motion
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
unfastenverb
cause to become undone
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
We'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “We’d like to join in congratulations if we only knew what it was all about.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
wobbleverbUS /ˈwɑːbəl/
move unsteadily
From this reading “Ain’t this the greatest thing ever?” cried Andy, as with trembling fingers he started to unfasten the cords by which the suit-cases had been secured, so they might not drop out, should the sailing aircraft wobble in space.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A GOOD NIGHT’S WORK.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Suppose you explain then?” suggested a neighbor.
