used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He introduced himself and asked politely: "When are _you_ from?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He introduced himself and asked politely: "When are _you_ from?"
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
cumbersomeadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmbərsəm/
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
eliminateverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/
terminate, end, or take out
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
yet to be or coming
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He introduced himself and asked politely: "When are _you_ from?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
Kial
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From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
kibitzverb
make unwanted and intrusive comments
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
let's
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From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
engage in
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
a particular point in time
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading He introduced himself and asked politely: "When are _you_ from?"
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
rumoredverbUS /ˈruːmərd/
past form of “rumor” — tell or spread rumors
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
technologynounUS /tekˈnɑːlədʒi/
the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
create by training and teaching
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading _It is rumored that technology might eliminate many useless items from our regulated life of the future--including good, old-fashioned sex.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
at the time that
From this reading He was lonely in this strange, backward age and when he unexpectedly saw another being like himself in the same coach, he hastened to make his presence known.
which person or people
From this reading He disliked using this uncomfortable means of travel, but since he wanted to learn more about these strange creatures who were his ancestors, he had decided to try to become used to their ways.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, let's kibitz for a moment ..._ Kial was disgusted with the slow, cumbersome train.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He introduced himself and asked politely: "When are _you_ from?"
