used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading GOODALE MANOR FARM.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
GOODALE
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From this reading GOODALE MANOR FARM.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading GOODALE MANOR FARM.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
Pee-wee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
souvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
SPLENDORnounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
a vivid mental image
From this reading A VISION OF SPLENDOR The next morning Pee-wee made a great discovery in the loft of the carriage house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
at the time that
From this reading It was evidently a souvenir of the hopeful days when the partition between the sitting rooms had been taken down.
which person or people
From this reading Pee-wee dragged it to the kitchen door and consulted Mr. Goodale, who was drying his hands there.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words:
the words that are spoken
From this reading This was a large sign at least six feet long and more than a foot wide, containing in glaring paint the words: