used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
(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 FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am insured, Frank, but I have forgotten the exact amount,” was the reply.
a quantity of money
From this reading “I am insured, Frank, but I have forgotten the exact amount,” was the reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
well in the past; former
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
a social unit living together
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “I am insured, Frank, but I have forgotten the exact amount,” was the reply.
set up or found
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I am insured, Frank, but I have forgotten the exact amount,” was the reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
insuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
immediately past
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I want you to look over the papers for me.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I want you to look over the papers for me.”
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I want you to look over the papers for me.”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “I want you to look over the papers for me.”
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I am insured, Frank, but I have forgotten the exact amount,” was the reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
express in words
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want you to look over the papers for me.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The exact origin of the fire was a mystery, but it was generally accepted as being due to the Fourth of July celebration.
at the time that
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
which person or people
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading FRANK LOOKS FOR WORK WHEN Frank arrived home he found that his father had been given all the particulars of the conflagration by the other members of the family and by several neighbors who had dropped in to tell him the news and sympathize with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hope you are insured, father,” said Frank, after the last of the neighbors had departed.
