used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A scout good-will medal?" he added anxiously.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading A scout good-will medal?" he added anxiously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
any thing at all
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you could take a medal, couldn't you?
companion's
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From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But you could take a medal, couldn't you?
couldn't
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From this reading But you could take a medal, couldn't you?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
geenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
good-will
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From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A scout good-will medal?" he added anxiously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
invitinglyadverb
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
lakesidenounUS /ˈleɪksaɪd/
the shore of a lake
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading But you could take a medal, couldn't you?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
needn't
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From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
Pee-wee
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From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading SAVED!
express in words
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A scout good-will medal?" he added anxiously.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
carry out
From this reading But you could take a medal, couldn't you?
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to Pee-wee, the door of the rustic lakeside garage stood invitingly open.
whiznounUS /wɪz/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
won't
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From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
wouldn't
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From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I won't--I won't say anything about money; gee whiz, you needn't have any fear," Pee-wee said, making a play for his companion's good-will; "gee, I wouldn't do that--I wouldn't.
