used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading WEST RELATES HER DREAM.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WEST RELATES HER DREAM.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
MochanounUS /ˈmoʊkə/
soft suede glove leather from goatskin
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
and nothing more
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading WEST RELATES HER DREAM.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
sippedverbUS /sɪpt/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. West, the mother of Ben West, had breakfast ready just as her husband came in from doing the chores about the barn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He noticed that Mrs. West only sipped her coffee occasionally and did not touch the food on her plate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WEST RELATES HER DREAM.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After Mrs. West had poured out two cups of Mocha and Java for her husband and herself, Mr. West, like a good husband, had his wife help herself first and then himself, after which he began to enjoy the good things she had prepared for their morning meal.
