50,000
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From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
Artie
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From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
batchesnounUS /ˈbætʃəz/
plural of “batch” — all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
for the reason that
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He discovers it quite a bit; something new every time.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
contemplations
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From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
cornflakes
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From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
discoversverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He discovers it quite a bit; something new every time.
don't
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From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
the state or fact of existing
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
finity
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From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
he's
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From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
I'm
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From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
an occurrence of something
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He discovers it quite a bit; something new every time.
it's
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From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
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 At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
Lindstrom
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From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
hear with intention
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
by chance
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He discovers it quite a bit; something new every time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
one-point-oh
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From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum
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From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
quailsnounUS /kweɪlz/
plural of “quail” — flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He discovers it quite a bit; something new every time.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
screwyadjectiveUS /ˈskruːi/
not behaving normally
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He discovers it quite a bit; something new every time.
suckedverbUS /sʌkt/
past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Maybe it's because at times (though certainly not--I hope--on as permanent a basis as Artie) I'm as screwy as he is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
in or at the place that
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _The mind quails before certain contemplations?_ _The existence of infinity, for instance._ _Or finity, for that matter._ _Or 50,000 batches of cornflakes dumped from the sky._ I don't know why I listen to Artie Lindstrom.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At least, I keep letting myself get sucked into his plans, every time he's discovered the "invention that will change the world".
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And, Artie having a natural mechanical aptitude that would probably rate as point-nine-nine-ad-infinitum on a scale where one-point-oh was perfection, all his inventions work.
