used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
(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 "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What--return the goat or disprove the mystery?" asked Bud.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
lacking funds
From this reading "Now you're getting facetious," broke in Cub.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading "Now you're getting facetious," broke in Cub.
Cub's
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From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
disproveverbUS /dɪˈspruːv/
prove to be false
From this reading "What--return the goat or disprove the mystery?" asked Bud.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
facetiousadjectiveUS /fəˈsiːʃəs/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading "Now you're getting facetious," broke in Cub.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Now you're getting facetious," broke in Cub.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
the act of departing
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
Hal
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From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
isn't
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From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now you're getting facetious," broke in Cub.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "What--return the goat or disprove the mystery?" asked Bud.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
express in words
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Returning Cub's "Goat" In the morning after breakfast Mr. Perry called a conference on deck for the purpose of discussing "the mystery and Cub's goat", as Hal put it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I didn't say I was going to do that," objected the adult member of the party.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What--return the goat or disprove the mystery?" asked Bud.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Bud, his sense of humor stimulated by this allusion; "all Mr. Perry has to do to return Cub's goat is to prove there isn't any mystery about the affair."
you're
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From this reading "Now you're getting facetious," broke in Cub.
