used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
abovegroundadjective
on or above the surface of the ground
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
(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 I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
have
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
can't
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From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
doesn't
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From this reading "Why doesn't your invention team think of something to invent?
don't
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From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
Gussy
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From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
Gusterson
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From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
inner-directed
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From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading "Why doesn't your invention team think of something to invent?
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
easily agitated
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
neuroticadjectiveUS /nʊˈrɑːtɪk/
characteristic of or affected by neurosis
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
outer-directed
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From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
proddedverbUS /ˈprɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “prod” — to push against gently
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
with low volume
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
sorcerernounUS /ˈsɔːr.sər.ər/
A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
sorcerer's
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From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
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 Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Why doesn't your invention team think of something to invent?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "If being outside the shelters makes you nervous, don't come around any more," Gusterson told him, continuing to stalk.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why doesn't your invention team think of something to invent?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here is a modern tale of an inner-directed sorcerer and an outer-directed sorcerer's apprentice ... a tale of-- "Come on, Gussy," Fay prodded quietly, "quit stalking around like a neurotic bear and suggest something for my invention team to work on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I enjoy visiting you and Daisy, but I can't stay aboveground all night."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why doesn't your invention team think of something to invent?
