used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
emanatedverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪd/
past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You know?" exclaimed James with surprise.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
set up or found
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
immediately past
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
for more time
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
engage in
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
not any; not one
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
in the near future
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "You know?" exclaimed James with surprise.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was eager to make the fact known, that the much talked of essays emanated from his own pen; and soon "the cat was let out of the bag."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Having a good opportunity, in reply to some remark of James about "the last article found under the door," he said, "I know who the author is."
under normal conditions
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
which person or people
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Benjamin was so highly gratified with the favourable remarks he heard about his articles, and especially that different persons, in guessing who the author might be, usually guessed some writer of distinction, that he could keep the secret no longer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know?" exclaimed James with surprise.
