used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you know him, Daddy?" asked Rose.
in a state of sleep
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
BunkersnounUS /ˈbʌŋkərz/
plural of “bunker” — a hazard on a golf course
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Do you know him, Daddy?" asked Rose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know him, Daddy?" asked Rose.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
a social unit living together
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
FORDnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
GRANDPAnounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
he's
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From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you know him, Daddy?" asked Rose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Maybe he is from your office," said Laddie.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know him, Daddy?" asked Rose.
Laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading "Maybe he is from your office," said Laddie.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
by chance
From this reading "Maybe he is from your office," said Laddie.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Maybe he is from your office," said Laddie.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
Pineville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
rocking-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Do you know him, Daddy?" asked Rose.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Maybe he is from your office," said Laddie.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
not in physical motion
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading "Maybe he's the old tramp lumberman that had your papers in the old coat, Daddy," suggested Russ.
precisely as stated
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
at the time that
From this reading He seemed to be asleep, for he sat very still in the rocking-chair, which had been forgotten and left on the porch when the family had gone away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
which person or people
From this reading GRANDPA FORD Eagerly peering from the carriage in which they had ridden from the Pineville station, the six little Bunkers looked to see who the man was on their porch.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know him, Daddy?" asked Rose.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Maybe he is from your office," said Laddie.
