used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And he made an excellent guide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
benightedadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
overtaken by night or darkness
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
a youthful male person
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
commander'snounUS /kəˈmændərz/
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
Drueryville
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From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
engineer'snounUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrz/
possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading And he made an excellent guide.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading And he made an excellent guide.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
a single distinct event
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
a small worthless amount
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And he made an excellent guide.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
NECAXA
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From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
Ryder
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From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
twenty-ninenoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF FOR NECAXA Jack was not long in discovering that Harry Ryder was a prince of companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the little incident at the barracks they were fast friends.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Of course the engineer was somewhat older than the boy from Drueryville, having just turned twenty-nine, but withal he was decidedly boyish in spirit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The big gray motor car that stood in front of the commander’s house was the engineer’s latest toy and nothing would do but that Jack should accompany him on a tour of the capital of “this benighted country,” as he termed Mexico.
