used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
(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 "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
employe
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From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
enlighteningadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
firemannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Mr. Grant was pleasant and friendly.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
let have
From this reading Mr. Grant was pleasant and friendly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
kidnappersnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpərz/
plural of “kidnapper” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Grant was pleasant and friendly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr. Grant was pleasant and friendly.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
RAILWAYnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
Ralph's
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From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
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 He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
at the time that
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SHORT LINE RAILWAY Ralph attracted a good deal of attention when he arrived at Dover, and fully realized the honor of being treated as a companion by the president of the great railroad of which he was an employe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "About these kidnappers," he said, "I will never give them a dollar, but I will spend all I have to rescue my nephew.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is needless to say that you shall be richly rewarded if you assist me successfully."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He learned Ralph's story, and discussed railroad experience in a way that was enlightening and encouraging to the young fireman.
