used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He was a dried-up man with furtive eyes and hang-dog aspect.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Pete was the official leader, but his authority was weak.
the act of breaking something
From this reading He had a genius for breaking the law and getting into trouble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pete was the official leader, but his authority was weak.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was a divided camp.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It was a divided camp.
Dora
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From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
dried-upadjective
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading He was a dried-up man with furtive eyes and hang-dog aspect.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was a dried-up man with furtive eyes and hang-dog aspect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a genius for breaking the law and getting into trouble.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading He was a dried-up man with furtive eyes and hang-dog aspect.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading He had a genius for breaking the law and getting into trouble.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He had a genius for breaking the law and getting into trouble.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a genius for breaking the law and getting into trouble.
hang-dog
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From this reading He was a dried-up man with furtive eyes and hang-dog aspect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a dried-up man with furtive eyes and hang-dog aspect.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had a genius for breaking the law and getting into trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a divided camp.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He had a genius for breaking the law and getting into trouble.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Pete was the official leader, but his authority was weak.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a dried-up man with furtive eyes and hang-dog aspect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Pete was the official leader, but his authority was weak.
Pete
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From this reading Pete was the official leader, but his authority was weak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He had a genius for breaking the law and getting into trouble.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a divided camp.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Pete was the official leader, but his authority was weak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which Clarence enters upon his career as a gypsy, and makes himself a disciple of Dora._ Clarence learned in the course of that day a good deal of his companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a dried-up man with furtive eyes and hang-dog aspect.
