used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
HINKLEY
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From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
IMPROMPTUnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
INTRODUCESverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCES MR.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
a form of address for a man
From this reading INTRODUCES MR.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
precisely as stated
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JERRY HINKLEY AND AN IMPROMPTU DINNER That was a strange meal and an enjoyable one.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
well-appointedadjective
having a full array of suitable equipment or furnishings
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The menu wasn’t elaborate, but their appetites were, and not one of the four was inclined to be critical.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
belonging to which person
From this reading The boy in overalls, whose name during the subsequent conversation transpired to be Jerry Hinkley, produced a loaf of bread and a pat of butter from a box, and then disappeared for a minute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What had formerly been the carriage house had been fitted up with a couple of cot beds, some chairs, a stove, and a table, into an airy, if not very well-appointed, apartment.
