used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better luck soon."
cause to be bored
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
DOTTEDadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "On Friday I expected to spend my Sunday in Paris.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading "On Friday I expected to spend my Sunday in Paris.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "On Friday I expected to spend my Sunday in Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
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From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Better luck soon."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
not any; not one
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On Friday I expected to spend my Sunday in Paris.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "On Friday I expected to spend my Sunday in Paris.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
in the near future
From this reading "Better luck soon."
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "On Friday I expected to spend my Sunday in Paris.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "On Friday I expected to spend my Sunday in Paris.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, my being here is as much of a surprise to me as to any one," said Max, sitting down by the bed.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
Win'snounUS /wɪnz/
possessive form of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE DOTTED LINE "Sorry you are laid by, old man," Max said cheerfully as he was shown into Win's room.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "It's good of you to come," replied Win, grasping the hand so cordially offered and relieved to see that the pleasant young face bore no expression of the sympathetic pity Win so often read in older countenances.
