used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His aunt shed a few tears at parting.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
ArrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His aunt shed a few tears at parting.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading His aunt shed a few tears at parting.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His aunt shed a few tears at parting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His aunt shed a few tears at parting.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading His motto was still, "Wait and Hope."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
the act of departing politely
From this reading His aunt shed a few tears at parting.
presentiments
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From this reading But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him.
prosperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
get rid of
From this reading His aunt shed a few tears at parting.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
not in physical motion
From this reading His motto was still, "Wait and Hope."
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
carry out
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading His aunt shed a few tears at parting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ben Arrives in Boston Ben set out for Boston on Monday morning in very good spirits.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading His motto was still, "Wait and Hope."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Ben understood his aunt, and did not allow her presentiments to weigh with him.
you'll
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From this reading She was apt to take depressing views of the future, and said; "I hope you'll prosper, Ben," in a tone which implied that she did not think there was more than one chance in ten of his success.
