used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading He was a sort of chambermaid in the room which he adorned.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
in addition
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
chambermaidnoun
a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
From this reading He was a sort of chambermaid in the room which he adorned.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
humoristnounUS /ˈhjuːmərəst/
someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
of great significance or value
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Life was no jesting matter to Emerson.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life was no jesting matter to Emerson.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Life was no jesting matter to Emerson.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
not any; not one
From this reading Life was no jesting matter to Emerson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
PEE-WEE'S
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From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/
plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was a sort of chambermaid in the room which he adorned.
an educational institution
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
sharpeningverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/
-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
Skybrow
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From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was a sort of chambermaid in the room which he adorned.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life was no jesting matter to Emerson.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEE-WEE’S PROMISE Emerson Skybrow was also detained after school that afternoon, but not for being a humorist; far from it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he did not remain long enough to complete his task for there were important matters on for the evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a sort of chambermaid in the room which he adorned.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading He remained for the wildly adventurous task of sharpening the lead pencils used in his class.
