used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Jim Scott owns such a hotel," answered Mr. Scott, significantly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
CusternounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
Jim
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From this reading "Jim Scott owns such a hotel," answered Mr. Scott, significantly.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PAUL SELLS THE MINE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Jim Scott owns such a hotel," answered Mr. Scott, significantly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL SELLS THE MINE.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
express in words
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
SELLSnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading PAUL SELLS THE MINE.
significantlyadverbUS /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
in a statistically significant way
From this reading "Jim Scott owns such a hotel," answered Mr. Scott, significantly.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Jim Scott owns such a hotel," answered Mr. Scott, significantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAUL SELLS THE MINE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading After a fatiguing trip Paul and his eccentric acquaintance reached Custer City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
at the time that
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
which person or people
From this reading It was a rough journey, but Paul enjoyed it, and he was equally entertained and instructed by the comments of his traveling companion, who on his part formed a special liking for Paul.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you say you owned a hotel in Custer City, Mr. Scott?" asked Paul, when they were near the end of the journey.
