used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
how long something has existed
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading * * * * * Then comes another type--the youthful parent.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The prospective parent varies considerably.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He knows every inch of the place.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He knows every inch of the place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows every inch of the place.
lunchesnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪz/
plural of “lunch” — a midday meal
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
mentionsnounUS /ˈmenʃənz/
plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The prospective parent varies considerably.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He knows every inch of the place.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading The prospective parent varies considerably.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
an educational institution
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
carry out
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prospective parent varies considerably.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading * * * * * Then comes another type--the youthful parent.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading * * * * * Then comes another type--the youthful parent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
variesverbUS /ˈveriz/
third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading The prospective parent varies considerably.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sometimes he is an old member of the School, and his visit is a purely perfunctory matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
but in spite of that
From this reading He lunches with the Head, has a talk about old times, and mentions with proper pride that yet another of his boys is now of an age to take up his nomination for his father's old House.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading * * * * * Then comes another type--the youthful parent.
