used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
anew
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had earned this privilege, to be sure, but for that matter, hadn’t they?
CARSON'SnounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading CARSON’S SON Several weeks had passed.
carefully weighed
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading He had earned this privilege, to be sure, but for that matter, hadn’t they?
apart from; not including
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had earned this privilege, to be sure, but for that matter, hadn’t they?
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CARSON’S SON Several weeks had passed.
hadn't
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From this reading He had earned this privilege, to be sure, but for that matter, hadn’t they?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had earned this privilege, to be sure, but for that matter, hadn’t they?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
immediately past
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had earned this privilege, to be sure, but for that matter, hadn’t they?
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading CARSON’S SON Several weeks had passed.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He had earned this privilege, to be sure, but for that matter, hadn’t they?
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading CARSON’S SON Several weeks had passed.
a male human offspring
From this reading CARSON’S SON Several weeks had passed.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had earned this privilege, to be sure, but for that matter, hadn’t they?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dick had been more than fortunate, they considered, in receiving official sanction to be in at the finish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
Toma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CARSON’S SON Several weeks had passed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Outside the door of the trading room at Fort Good Faith, Sandy and Toma were bidding Corporal Rand and Dick good-bye, and wishing devoutly that they too might have been permitted to accompany the policeman on this—the last stage of a memorable journey.
WyattnounUS /ˈwaɪət/
English architect (1746-1813)
From this reading They were back in the North Country again—all except Wyatt.
