used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
(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 "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
Brett
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From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
the act of departing
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
Haicey
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From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
Keith
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From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Laumer
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From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
not any; not one
From this reading "Thick books, and no pictures in them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Phillips
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From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Thick books, and no pictures in them.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
railroader's
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From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
She'll
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From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
not in physical motion
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "Thick books, and no pictures in them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
thought-provokingadjective
stimulating interest or thought
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
look attentively
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
you're
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From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
