used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have a thought, Pop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
any person at all
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
else
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From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have a thought, Pop.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
of the present time and place
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
it's
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From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
and nothing more
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
engage in
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
not any; not one
From this reading "No," slowly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading "I have a thought, Pop.
transport commercially
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "No," slowly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
carry out
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
Terra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
that'll
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From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have a thought, Pop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
the act of using
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
weld-fasten
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why not just weld-fasten the whole big box it's now in to the outside of the ship, and make a small box that'll hold some to bring into the ship to experiment with?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the other hand, the more we can take back with us, supposing we learn how to use it and it's as good as we think, the more we could get for it on Terra to give another immediate stake to come back."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I doubt if anyone else would find it and steal it before we get back.
