used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
react verbally
From this reading The other player repeats the question and still there is no answer.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
Ebenezer
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From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
listensverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
engage in
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
not any; not one
From this reading The other player repeats the question and still there is no answer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
by chance
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The other player repeats the question and still there is no answer.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The other player repeats the question and still there is no answer.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
repeatsnounUS /rɪˈpiːts/
plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats
From this reading The other player repeats the question and still there is no answer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
in the near future
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
not in physical motion
From this reading The other player repeats the question and still there is no answer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
in or at that place or location
From this reading The other player repeats the question and still there is no answer.
Thought-reading
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From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
which person or people
From this reading In another form of "Thought-reading" the two players who know the secret remain in the room long enough for the trick to be made sure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading (Ebenezer is the usual name, but a more attractive one would do.) Ebenezer says nothing, but listens attentively to hear who among the company speaks first.
an affirmative
From this reading Soon after that some one will perhaps make a remark, and then Ebenezer, having got what he was waiting for, says, "Yes, I hear."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One stands in a corner and the other calls loudly, "Ebenezer, do you hear?"
