used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
in addition
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
Barnabas
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From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading "Blue beads!" she cried ecstatically.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "Blue beads!" she cried ecstatically.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Blue beads!" she cried ecstatically.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
distributeverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
ecstaticallyadverbUS /ekˈstætɪkli/
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading "Blue beads!" she cried ecstatically.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading David first selected the parcel marked "Janey" and handed it to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading David first selected the parcel marked "Janey" and handed it to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading David first selected the parcel marked "Janey" and handed it to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
Janey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading David first selected the parcel marked "Janey" and handed it to her.
Joe
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From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
Jud
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From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
labeledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me see, Janey," said M'ri.
M'ri
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From this reading "Let me see, Janey," said M'ri.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading David first selected the parcel marked "Janey" and handed it to her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me see, Janey," said M'ri.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
a brief written record
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading David first selected the parcel marked "Janey" and handed it to her.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
on the contrary
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let me see, Janey," said M'ri.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let me see, Janey," said M'ri.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading David first selected the parcel marked "Janey" and handed it to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Blue beads!" she cried ecstatically.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rather strained relations between Jud and David were eased the next day by the excitement attending the big package Barnabas brought from town.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading It was addressed to David, but the removal of the outer wrapping disclosed a number of parcels neatly labeled, also a note from Joe, asking him to distribute the presents.
