used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such minds are rare.
atomic-powered
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From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
basicadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪsɪk/
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Most minds equate dignity with dullness.
dullnessnounUS /ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading Most minds equate dignity with dullness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
equateverbUS /ɪˈkweɪt/
consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading Most minds equate dignity with dullness.
at any time
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
immediately past
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
McGuire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most minds equate dignity with dullness.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
NautilusnounUS /ˈnɔːtələs/
a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
not any; not one
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
no person; not anyone
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
and nothing more
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
puckishadjectiveUS /ˈpʌkɪʃ/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Such minds are rare.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
robotnounUS /ˈroʊbɑːt/
a mechanism that can move automatically
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
spaceshipnounUS /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
spaceshipsnounUS /ˈspeɪsʃɪps/
plural of “spaceship” — a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such minds are rare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
unsungadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌŋ/
not famous or acclaimed
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The staid and stolid minds that run the companies which design and build spaceships rarely let their minds run to fancy.
which person or people
From this reading The only example I can think of is the unsung hero of the last century who had puckish imagination enough to name the first atomic-powered submarine _Nautilus_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The basic trouble with McGuire was that, though "he" was a robot spaceship, nevertheless "he" had a definite weakness that a man might understand...._ No. Nobody ever deliberately named a spaceship that.
