used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
ADVERTISEverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
dispensarynounUS /dɪˈspensəri/
clinic where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
depressingly dark
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
largenessnounUS /ˈlɑːrdʒnɪs/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
the literary culture
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
mouth-wateringadjective
pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
on one occasion
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
and nothing more
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
Pee-wee
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From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
Pepsy
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From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
perforatedadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrfəreɪtɪd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
approval to do something
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/
plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
with speed
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
skepticismnounUS /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
stencilnounUS /ˈstensɪl/
a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was somewhat handicapped in the preparation of these signs by the largeness of the perforated letters of the stencil and the limited size of the cards.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Neither the gloomy predictions of his uncle nor the laughing skepticism of his aunt dimmed his enterprising ardor.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
the act of using
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
wellhouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Permission to use the wellhouse once secured, preparations for the vast enterprise progressed rapidly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The signs which he printed with his uncle’s crate stencil, procured from the barn, bespoke the variety of tempting offerings which existed so far only in his fertile mind.
woodyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdi/
made of or containing or resembling wood
From this reading The very next day, while Pepsy was at her chores, Pee-wee built a counter in the shack and sitting at this he printed signs to be displayed along the woody approaches to this mouth-watering dispensary.
