used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are we going to do?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
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CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
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Cub's
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From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What are we going to do?"
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
the act of departing
From this reading "What are we going to do?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
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 "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
express in words
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
a male human offspring
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
that's
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From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cub waited a few moments for further comment, but as it was slow coming, he asked impulsively:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What are we going to do?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are we going to do?"
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading A Mystery and Cub's "Goat" Cub hastened to his father and gave him a rapid narrative of events as they had been received by wireless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, that's interesting, to say the least," observed Mr. Perry with a look of curious amusement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you think we ought to do?" inquired the man at the wheel, looking sharply at his son.
