Benchley

[ bench-lee ]

/ ˈbɛntʃ li /

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noun

Robert (Charles), 1889–1945, U.S. humorist, drama critic, and actor.

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Words nearby Benchley

Uncivil Liberties By Calvin Trillin I spent my college years deep into the great humorists: Benchley, Perelman, Woody Allen.
David Brooks's Favorite Books|David Brooks|March 8, 2011|DAILY BEAST
So I reckon well have to put our hands in our pockets and pay your bill, Mr. Benchley.
The Outdoor Chums in the Big Woods|Quincy Allen
He called into consultation the learned Benchley and the astute Sanders and the soft and sly Lockyer junior.
The Grain Of Dust|David Graham Phillips
When they get Benchley hot on the trail, they're going to cash in and start for the pen in short order.
Endurance Test|Alan Douglas

I was just going to get some of the neighbors, and make the search myself when you hove in sight, Mr. Benchley.
Endurance Test|Alan Douglas