used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
(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 As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
how
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From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was thinking how large the world is, sir."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I was thinking how large the world is, sir."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
Milltown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I was thinking how large the world is, sir."
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
express in speech
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading As he whirled by town after town and city after city, and reflected how small, after all, was the distance on the map between Milltown and New York, he got a new idea of the size of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Ben enjoyed it extremely, for it gave him his first view of the great world.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In New York Of the journey to New York I do not purpose to speak.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you thinking about, Ben?" asked Mr. Manning, observing that our hero looked thoughtful.
