used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
absent-minded
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From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
advisorynounUS /ædˈvaɪzəri/
an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
without doubt or question
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
closed-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
CULTUREnounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
characterized by great determination
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
one or the other of two
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
masterstrokenounUS /ˈmæstərstroʊk/
an achievement demonstrating great skill or mastery
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
Pee-wee's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading He did not join the little scout nor render him any assistance either of a practical or advisory character.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
and nothing more
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His parents and his teacher, however, protested that he was simply preoccupied and absent-minded and that his grand coup was attributable to these poetical and intellectual qualities.
TRIUMPHANTadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Pee-wee’s scout comrades believed that he used the “fine Italian hand” and effected a masterstroke of quiet diplomacy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CULTURE TRIUMPHANT It was never clearly determined what was the nature of the part Emerson played in this matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sat upon the step of the closed-up store watching Pee-wee’s frantic and resourceful activities with a certain detachment.
