used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a metamorphosis!" she exclaimed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
Benedek
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From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
Benedek's
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From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What a metamorphosis!" she exclaimed.
fendernounUS /ˈfendər/
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
metamorphosisnounUS /ˌmet.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.
From this reading "What a metamorphosis!" she exclaimed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
Norgate's
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From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
showeringverbUS /ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She came and sat by his side upon the cushioned fender.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several people lounging around, and Mrs. Benedek's remark certainly had point.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a metamorphosis!" she exclaimed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Benedek was the first to notice the transformation which had certainly taken place in Norgate's appearance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, you look as though Providence had been showering countless benefits upon you."
