used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
Bud'snounUS /bʌdz/
possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hal introduced the subject by saying:
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
Catwhisker
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From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
collapsibleadjectiveUS /kəˈlæpsəbəl/
capable of collapsing or being collapsed
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
don't
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From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
Hal
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From this reading Hal introduced the subject by saying:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Hal introduced the subject by saying:
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
engage in
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Perry returned.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Hal introduced the subject by saying:
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Hal introduced the subject by saying:
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
the act of using
From this reading "What's the use?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bud's Discovery Next morning the day's program was discussed at the breakfast table, the latter being a light collapsible affair carried as an item of equipment of the Catwhisker.
What's
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From this reading "What's the use?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Perry, don't you think two of us ought to stay here while the other two of us make the trip to bring Uncle John over here?"
