used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
cookiesnounUS /ˈkʊkiz/
plural of “cooky” — the cook on a ranch or at a camp
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Pee-wee had the freedom of the cooking shack.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
dishpannoun
large pan for washing dishes
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Pee-wee had the freedom of the cooking shack.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pee-wee had the freedom of the cooking shack.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pee-wee had the freedom of the cooking shack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
Pee-wee
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From this reading Pee-wee had the freedom of the cooking shack.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Pee-wee had the freedom of the cooking shack.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
strategicallyadverbUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/
with regard to strategy
From this reading He now sat upon a flour barrel strategically near a dishpan full of cookies.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As he talked his hand made occasional flank movements in the direction of this pan.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pee-wee had the freedom of the cooking shack.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being a specialist on eats, he was honored with this privilege.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was like a college degree conferred upon him, in testimony of his wonderful achievements in the world of food.
