used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
Benjamins
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From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
lacking funds
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
extenuatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstenjuːeɪtɪŋ/
partially excusing or justifying
From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Its possession lays a great obligation upon her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Its possession lays a great obligation upon her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
Isabelle
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From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
Isabelle's
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From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Its possession lays a great obligation upon her.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading "Its possession lays a great obligation upon her.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
misleadverbUS /mɪˈsliːd/
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Its possession lays a great obligation upon her.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "Its possession lays a great obligation upon her.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Isabelle's imagination can prove a gift or a curse," Mr. Benjamin continued.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The light broke upon the Benjamins, but they tried not to smile at each other.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading If it is used to mislead, or to obscure the truth, it is a dangerous power.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the extenuating circumstances, it comes to this, that Isabelle lied to her friends.
