used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading BETRAYED!
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading It seemed to breathe peacefulness, which was Pee-wee's middle name.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It seemed to breathe peacefulness, which was Pee-wee's middle name.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It seemed to breathe peacefulness, which was Pee-wee's middle name.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading It seemed to breathe peacefulness, which was Pee-wee's middle name.
Pee-wee
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From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
Pee-wee's
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From this reading It seemed to breathe peacefulness, which was Pee-wee's middle name.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps he liked it because it was retiring and modest, and kept in the background, as one might say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to breathe peacefulness, which was Pee-wee's middle name.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning they folded their tents like the Arabs and moved to a spot which Pee-wee recommended, on the opposite side of the island.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why he liked it I do not know, for it was a quiet spot.
