used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
(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 It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
dictionnounUS /ˈdɪkʃən/
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
Euphemia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
and nothing more
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
LARRY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
on the contrary
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
express in words
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
not often
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
a male human offspring
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Behind that expression lay a rather sharp controversy between her son, Larry, and herself at the breakfast table that very morning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
unspoiledadjectiveUS /ənˈspɔɪld/
not left to spoil
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
precisely as stated
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Instead of calling to Beth Baldwin that she “wished” to see her or “needed” to see her, she said “I must.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading LARRY’S “COMING OUT” PARTY Mrs. Euphemia Haven was very careful in her choice of words.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was seldom that there was any friction at all between Mrs. Haven and her son, for she was a very indulgent mother and Larry was quite unspoiled, despite every chance in the world for his having been so affected.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Not that her diction was better or worse than most people’s; but she was very exact in saying just what she meant to say.
