used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You have shown a great deal of pluck, Andy," he said.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
Andy
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From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
CONRAD'SnounUS /ˈkɑːnrædz/
possessive form of “conrad” — English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading CONRAD'S SCHEME.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "You have shown a great deal of pluck, Andy," he said.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "You have shown a great deal of pluck, Andy," he said.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have shown a great deal of pluck, Andy," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading "You have shown a great deal of pluck, Andy," he said.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have shown a great deal of pluck, Andy," he said.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading CONRAD'S SCHEME.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "You have shown a great deal of pluck, Andy," he said.
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 When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Now, if you are not too tired, I want you to go down to the pond.
at the time that
From this reading When Andy told Mr. Gale the story of his adventures on the trip to Benton, he received cordial congratulations on his courage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The next time you have occasion to go over to the bank for me I will accompany you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have shown a great deal of pluck, Andy," he said.
