used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
(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 All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
completely unclothed
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But they were not the only ones to be disappointed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were not the only ones to be disappointed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
CLEWnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But they were not the only ones to be disappointed.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
enticingadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪsɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
at any time
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
how
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From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
Killem's
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From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
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 Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
motoristsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərəsts/
plural of “motorist” — someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they were not the only ones to be disappointed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But they were not the only ones to be disappointed.
and nothing more
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
Pee-wee
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From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
queerest
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From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading All morning the almost continuous procession passed along the road reviewed by a gaping assemblage on the platform in front of the post office.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were not the only ones to be disappointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CLEW Pee-wee never knew until now how much he cared about his little companion of the summer and how little he cared about their roadside enterprise except so far as she was concerned in it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were not the only ones to be disappointed.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Upon the front porch of Doctor Killem’s house there sat in a wheel chair the queerest little figure ever seen outside of a soup advertisement.
which person or people
From this reading Many motorists who read the enticing promises along the way paused for refreshment only to find the little rustic shelter bare and deserted.
