used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During the war the price of turpentine was almost prohibitive and benzine was used by many painters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the war the price of turpentine was almost prohibitive and benzine was used by many painters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The report had been circulated that his father used benzine to mix his paint with.
benzinenounUS /ˈbenzin/
a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly flammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading This was a center shot at Alfred.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The report had been circulated that his father used benzine to mix his paint with.
competitornounUS /kəmˈpetətər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
make right or correct
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the war the price of turpentine was almost prohibitive and benzine was used by many painters.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
the act of departing
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The report had been circulated that his father used benzine to mix his paint with.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
Jeffries
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From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
LinnounUS /lɪn/
United States sculptor and architect whose public works include the memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War in Washington (born in 1959)
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During the war the price of turpentine was almost prohibitive and benzine was used by many painters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading The report had been circulated that his father used benzine to mix his paint with.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
make a painting
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
paintersnounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
plural of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading During the war the price of turpentine was almost prohibitive and benzine was used by many painters.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading During the war the price of turpentine was almost prohibitive and benzine was used by many painters.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
prohibitiveadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətɪv/
tending to discourage (especially of prices)
From this reading During the war the price of turpentine was almost prohibitive and benzine was used by many painters.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading This was a center shot at Alfred.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a center shot at Alfred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
turpentinenounUS /ˈtɜːrpəntaɪn/
obtained from conifers (especially pines)
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During the war the price of turpentine was almost prohibitive and benzine was used by many painters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
at the time that
From this reading He kept the fun going by reminding Alfred that Jeffries (the father's competitor) was probably correct when he spread the report that the father used benzine in his paint instead of turpentine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The report had been circulated that his father used benzine to mix his paint with.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Calling the mother the doctor laughingly poked a great deal of fun at Lin: "I wouldn't want Alfred or Lin to buy turpentine for me."
