used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “That shows you how scouts have to be resourceful,” Pee-wee called.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
clownnounUS /klaʊn/
a rude or vulgar fool
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
drainedadjectiveUS /dreɪnd/
emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid)
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “That shows you how scouts have to be resourceful,” Pee-wee called.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
how
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From this reading “That shows you how scouts have to be resourceful,” Pee-wee called.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
leopardnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
makeshiftadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
Pee-wee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
by chance
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
in the near future
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
on the contrary
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading “That shows you how scouts have to be resourceful,” Pee-wee called.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “That shows you how scouts have to be resourceful,” Pee-wee called.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading “That shows you how scouts have to be resourceful,” Pee-wee called.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
a state of acute pain
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That shows you how scouts have to be resourceful,” Pee-wee called.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
in or at that place or location
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading For enough ink had been left in the bottle to color the oil and our hero looked not unlike a new kind of circus clown, or perhaps a sort of human leopard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
look attentively
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
at the time that
From this reading When his face appeared, presently, in the window it presented a rather novel appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With this Pee-wee soothed the feverish little mountains which had risen here and there on his face and hands, and his knowledge of this makeshift medicine and his prompt application of it saved him much suffering.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIRST AID “Watch now, and catch it,” Townsend called, as an ink bottle drained of its former contents and filled with soothing cylinder oil sailed up through the window.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That shows you how scouts have to be resourceful,” Pee-wee called.
