used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
Ahemnoun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
Dixon
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From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
Fogson
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From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
furnishesverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “furnish” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
maternaladjectiveUS /məˈtɜːrnəl/
characteristic of a mother
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
not any; not one
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
POORHOUSEnounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading THE SCRANTON POORHOUSE.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
SCRANTONnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading THE SCRANTON POORHOUSE.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCRANTON POORHOUSE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
well-filled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A well-filled board is spread for you three times a day, and you enjoy the maternal care of Mrs. Fogson."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ahem!" began Squire Dixon, clearing his throat; "the announcement of my friend Mrs. Fogson furnishes me with a text.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Here all your material wants are cared for, and though you are without means, you need have no anxiety.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you all appreciate your privileges in sharing this comfortable home at the expense of the town.
