used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
AidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mrs. Weems, what can be delaying Dad?
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Mrs. Weems, what can be delaying Dad?
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Mrs. Weems, what can be delaying Dad?
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading "Mrs. Weems, what can be delaying Dad?
disconsolatelyadverb
in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
a social unit living together
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
it's
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From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Weems, what can be delaying Dad?
mussed
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From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
over-loaded
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From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
sedannounUS /səˈdæn/
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
slacksnounUS /slæks/
(used in the plural) pants for casual wear
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
in the near future
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
having a supporting base
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Penny Parker, in blue slacks and a slightly mussed polo shirt, gazed disconsolately at the over-loaded automobile standing on the gravel driveway of the Parker home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He promised faithfully to be home by three o'clock and it's nearly five now.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
except if; if not
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
we'll
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From this reading Unless we start soon we'll never get to Sunset Beach tonight."
Weems
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From this reading "Mrs. Weems, what can be delaying Dad?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Mrs. Weems, what can be delaying Dad?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aided by Mrs. Weems, the family housekeeper, she had spent hours packing the sedan with luggage and camping equipment.
