used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Don't be such a pessimist," Kinnison commanded.
at or in the front
From this reading Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're a bit ahead of you there.
(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 If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are a lot of things not tried yet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Don't be such a pessimist," Kinnison commanded.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're a bit ahead of you there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're a bit ahead of you there.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Don't be such a pessimist," Kinnison commanded.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
DeVilbiss
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From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't be such a pessimist," Kinnison commanded.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
generatornounUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtər/
an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
I'm
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From this reading Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're a bit ahead of you there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
Kinnison
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From this reading "Don't be such a pessimist," Kinnison commanded.
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 If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "There are a lot of things not tried yet.
by chance
From this reading Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're a bit ahead of you there.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "There are a lot of things not tried yet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There are a lot of things not tried yet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
pessimistnounUS /ˈpesəməst/
a person who expects the worst
From this reading "Don't be such a pessimist," Kinnison commanded.
projectornounUS /prəˈdʒektər/
an optical device for projecting a beam of light
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Don't be such a pessimist," Kinnison commanded.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are a lot of things not tried yet.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "There are a lot of things not tried yet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're a bit ahead of you there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "There are a lot of things not tried yet.
tuningnounUS /ˈtuːnɪŋ/
(music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
VanBuskirk
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From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
we're
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From this reading Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're a bit ahead of you there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If a DeVilbiss projector can handle that screen--and I think it can, with special tuning--VanBuskirk and I can fix things in an hour so that all three of us can walk out of here in perfect safety--from mental interference, at least.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Maybe I'm wrong, but I think we're a bit ahead of you there.
but in spite of that
From this reading "There are a lot of things not tried yet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For instance, from what I have seen of your generator equipment and that screen, you don't need a metallic conductor any more than a snake needs hips.
