used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
ChownounUS /tʃaʊ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
CHRISTENINGnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
critternounUS /ˈkrɪtər/
a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading "Did I ruin the critter?" he asked fearfully.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did I ruin the critter?" he asked fearfully.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
ELECTRICALadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading "Did I ruin the critter?" he asked fearfully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
gyrationsnounUS /dʒaɪˈreɪʃənz/
plural of “gyration” — a single complete turn (axial or orbital)
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
how
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From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Did I ruin the critter?" he asked fearfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
a particular point in time
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
Ole
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From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
robot'snounUS /ˈroʊbɑːts/
possessive form of “robot” — a mechanism that can move automatically
From this reading Chow related how he had dropped the bubble gum inside the robot's head.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "Did I ruin the critter?" he asked fearfully.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
male cat
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Tom was thoughtful for a moment, frowning as they watched Ole Think Box continue its gyrations.
WesternernounUS /ˈwestərnər/
an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading Tom asked, turning to the old Westerner in amazement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN ELECTRICAL CHRISTENING "What are you talking about, Chow?"
