frindle2
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Hello. Would you please tell me the meaning of "that's a start" in the context below?
I understand a start is a first step in doing something. In this case, I think Dad used it in a negative way. (being sarcastic)
Or does it just mean "it was the first meal of the day"?
Thank you.
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from Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
(In the story, the writer's family has been living in a van. There's no money...)
"Dad? I'm kind of hungry." I said.
"Me too, buddy," he said. "Me too."
"Almost forgot," my mom said, reaching into her tote bag.
"I grabbed some of the bagels that the chef was about to throw out."
She pulled out a white paper sack. "They're pretty stale, though. And they're pumpernickel."
"Well, that's a start," said my dad. He stared out the window.
"Okay. Let's get this show on the road. Guess I can't stall any longer."
I understand a start is a first step in doing something. In this case, I think Dad used it in a negative way. (being sarcastic)
Or does it just mean "it was the first meal of the day"?
Thank you.
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from Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
(In the story, the writer's family has been living in a van. There's no money...)
"Dad? I'm kind of hungry." I said.
"Me too, buddy," he said. "Me too."
"Almost forgot," my mom said, reaching into her tote bag.
"I grabbed some of the bagels that the chef was about to throw out."
She pulled out a white paper sack. "They're pretty stale, though. And they're pumpernickel."
"Well, that's a start," said my dad. He stared out the window.
"Okay. Let's get this show on the road. Guess I can't stall any longer."
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