used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
how long something has existed
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
Alfred's
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From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
being joined in close association
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
a youthful male person
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Alfred's step-father was the landlord of the hotel, and of course he and his young friends were privileged characters about the premises.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Alfred's step-father was the landlord of the hotel, and of course he and his young friends were privileged characters about the premises.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Alfred's step-father was the landlord of the hotel, and of course he and his young friends were privileged characters about the premises.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOTEL.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Alfred's step-father was the landlord of the hotel, and of course he and his young friends were privileged characters about the premises.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
Oscar'snounUS /ˈɔːskərz/
possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Alfred's step-father was the landlord of the hotel, and of course he and his young friends were privileged characters about the premises.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Alfred's step-father was the landlord of the hotel, and of course he and his young friends were privileged characters about the premises.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
Identical; not different.
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
an educational institution
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
stage-office
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From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
step-father
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOTEL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
under normal conditions
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
precisely as stated
From this reading His home was to Oscar a very attractive one; for it was a public house, and had large stables and a stage-office attached, and was usually full of company.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alfred's step-father was the landlord of the hotel, and of course he and his young friends were privileged characters about the premises.
which person or people
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alfred's father was dead; but he had a step-father, whom he called father, and with whom he lived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of Oscar's most intimate companions was a boy of about his own age, named Alfred Walton, who attended the same school with him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Alfred's step-father was the landlord of the hotel, and of course he and his young friends were privileged characters about the premises.
