used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
(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 The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
exhale hard
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
brought into existence
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
ComstocknounUS /ˈkɑːmstɑːk/
United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
a special loved one
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
the act of departing
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
goodbyenounUS /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
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From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
PausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
continue talking
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
not in physical motion
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One hand on the door knob, one foot raised, about to proceed out through the doorway, Comstock stood stock still.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Pausing at the door, Comstock turned around to blow a goodbye kiss to Pat.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she had turned with her back to him which may have been the reason that he at first failed to understand the meaning of what she said to him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It will mean that our child will be born in a world that is worth living in, not this sorry mess through which we have had to struggle."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The words which baffled him were, "Darling, it's all going to be so worth while.
