used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "They haven't been washed yet."
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
berrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If he can't eat them, I can."
can't
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From this reading "If he can't eat them, I can."
Dad'snounUS /dædz/
possessive form of “dad” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
take in solid food
From this reading "If he can't eat them, I can."
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
haven't
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From this reading "They haven't been washed yet."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If he can't eat them, I can."
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If he can't eat them, I can."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he can't eat them, I can."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
indolentlyadverb
in an indolent manner
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
go away from a place
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
TemptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "If he can't eat them, I can."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They haven't been washed yet."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tempting bait for Dad's jaded appetite," she remarked, helping herself to the largest berry in the dish.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading "They haven't been washed yet."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
Weems
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From this reading Penny Parker, leaning indolently against the edge of the kitchen table, watched Mrs. Weems stem strawberries into a bright green bowl.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
but in spite of that
From this reading "They haven't been washed yet."
you'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do wish you'd leave those berries alone," the housekeeper protested in an exasperated tone.
