used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
in addition
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
for the reason that
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
a social unit living together
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
Lila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
engage in
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
MerchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
a human being
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
an educational institution
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
self-opinionatedadjective
obstinate in your opinions
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
carry out
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Angel did not like the idea of Lila living with the Parker family, because of the fact that he and Jim Parker had never been friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading Jim Parker was proprietor of the Red Arrow General Merchandise Store, and was also one of the trustees of the school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She welcomed Lila for companionship, and Jim welcomed her for what added instructions she might impart to his offspring.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
belonging to which person
From this reading Jim Parker was a big, bluff, self-opinionated sort of person, while Mrs. Parker was a little old lady at forty, whose sole aim in life was to take care of their two children and make Jim comfortable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fall term of school was about ready to start, and Lila was offered her board and room with the Parker family.
