used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For several minutes he paid no attention to his visitor.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you do, Uncle Peter?" said the youth.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Then he stuck his pen behind his ear and gave Randy a sharp look.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several minutes he paid no attention to his visitor.
set up or found
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then he stuck his pen behind his ear and gave Randy a sharp look.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
How
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From this reading "How do you do, Uncle Peter?" said the youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he stuck his pen behind his ear and gave Randy a sharp look.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For several minutes he paid no attention to his visitor.
not any; not one
From this reading For several minutes he paid no attention to his visitor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading For several minutes he paid no attention to his visitor.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Then he stuck his pen behind his ear and gave Randy a sharp look.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
RANDYadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How do you do, Uncle Peter?" said the youth.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several minutes he paid no attention to his visitor.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Then he stuck his pen behind his ear and gave Randy a sharp look.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He found his uncle behind a desk in the rear, busy over some accounts.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
caught or fixed
From this reading Then he stuck his pen behind his ear and gave Randy a sharp look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he stuck his pen behind his ear and gave Randy a sharp look.
Thompson'snounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading RANDY AND HIS UNCLE PETER From his uncle's home Randy rode on his bicycle to Peter Thompson's store--a fairly large concern, the largest, in fact, in Deep Haven.
someone who visits
From this reading For several minutes he paid no attention to his visitor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you do, Uncle Peter?" said the youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "How do you do, Uncle Peter?" said the youth.
