used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Otherwise things are about the same.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Otherwise things are about the same.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
Donnelly
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From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
hasn't
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From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
HELEN'SnounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
immediately past
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
come together
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
and nothing more
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise things are about the same.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
coated with paint
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
on the contrary
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Otherwise things are about the same.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "The place hasn't changed much," Joe reflected as he passed along the familiar streets.
carry out
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Otherwise things are about the same.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, Timothy Donnelly has painted his house at last, I see, and they have a new front on the drug store.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
which person or people
From this reading HELEN'S MONEY After breakfast Joe, who did not take part in the parade, set out to see the sights of his "home town," or, rather, he hoped to meet some of his former friends, for there were not many sights to see.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "It seems only like yesterday that I went away.
