used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
Ann
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From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
clothing in general
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day seemed very long.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
don't
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From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
put on clothes
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
evenin
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From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
the act of departing
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
I've
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From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
Jeffrey
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From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
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 The day seemed very long.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
by chance
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The day seemed very long.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
term of address for a man
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day seemed very long.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
precisely as stated
From this reading The day seemed very long.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Jeffrey waited, and during the meal they had some further talk, and among other things John said to him, "Does my father dress for dinner nowadays?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
accept gladly
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
at the time that
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
which person or people
From this reading He ate his luncheon, having first paid a visit to Ann, who gave him an effusive welcome.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Not for a long time, and then maybe two or three times the past year when he was going out to dinner, but not here, sir.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, sir," was the reply, "I don't know when I've seen your father in his evenin' clothes, sir.
