used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
affablyadverbUS /ˈæfəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading Cuddlehead greeted the major affably.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the major was very thirsty he returned the salutation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
CUDDLEHEAD
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From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
Cuddlehead's
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From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He took out his watch and examined it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Cuddlehead greeted the major affably.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the major was very thirsty he returned the salutation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He took out his watch and examined it.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
the middle of the day
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He took out his watch and examined it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the major was very thirsty he returned the salutation.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading As the major was very thirsty he returned the salutation.
make square
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading As the major was very thirsty he returned the salutation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took out his watch and examined it.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the major was very thirsty he returned the salutation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the major was very thirsty he returned the salutation.
look attentively
From this reading He took out his watch and examined it.
waterfrontnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/
the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water
From this reading CUDDLEHEAD DECIDES ON AN ADVENTURE Toward noon of a stifling day, the major and Mr. Cuddlehead met in the square by the waterfront.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A glance through the door at his elbow displayed, to Mr. Cuddlehead's uncertain eyes, a number of round tables with chairs about them.
