used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
for the reason that
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
botanynounUS /ˈbɑːtəni/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
carpentrynounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntri/
the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
disproportionateadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənɪt/
out of proportion
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
and nothing more
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
PALSnounUS /pælz/
plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
Pee-wee's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
a full supply
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
signallingverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
Stillmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did not object to this because, as he said, he had plenty of fun just the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Pee-wee’s fate in life to be accepted as a substitute for something better because he was amusing.
trackingnounUS /ˈtrækɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading Being small and full of enterprises entirely disproportionate to his size, he was acceptable everywhere and universally liked.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading She abandoned the study of monotony for the study of carpentry, interior and exterior decoration, botany, photography, stalking, signalling, tracking, and a variety of other scout arts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PALS So Miss Hope Stillmore was launched upon the sea of adventure in a rocking chair with Scout Harris for pilot.
