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companion1 Astronomy the fainter of the two components of a double star companion2 Nautical a. a raised frame on an upper deck with windows to give light to the deck below b. (as modifier): a companion ladder How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"I want the captain," he shouted, then gave it up, making a dash at the companion where a blue light was kept, resolved to act for himself. With this intent we seated ourselves upon the grass; and a little curious to see with what kind of judgement my companion had filled his frock--which I remarked seemed about as well lined as my own--I requested him to commence operations by spreading out its contents. The eldest of the females drew her companion away from this impediment to their passage, by moving towards the opposite side of the street, and observing, as they crossed, with an indifference in her manner-- |
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