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From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
all-aroundadjective
many-sided
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
AlligatorsnounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtərz/
plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
Alton
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From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
BeechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
Bridgeboro
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From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
at any time
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
a boy or man
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
a young female
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
the act of departing
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
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 SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
maelstromnounUS /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river; a state of confused turmoil.
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
mascotnounUS /ˈmæskət/
a character, animal or object that is adopted by a team or group as a symbolic figure
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
merriest
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From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
mowingverbUS /ˈmaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
PEE-WEE
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From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
sandpapered
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From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew him for an A-1 all-around scout, and the merriest fellow he had ever met into the bargain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Alton had seemed to like Pee-wee, and the mascot of the Alligators was now going to draw this genial scout acquaintance into the terrible maelstrom of his enterprises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He looked for Beech in the ’phone book and was told by some one (it seemed to be a girl speaking) that Alton was mowing the lawn.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Alton Beech, as Pee-wee remembered him, had a smile that could not be washed off or sandpapered off; it was absolutely warranted.
Westwood
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From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
which person or people
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SAID PEE-WEE— Pee-wee knew who he wanted to see at Westwood and that was Alton Beech, a star scout, whom he had met at a scout rally in Bridgeboro.
