used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
bar-room
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From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
big-bosomed
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From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
black-eyed
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From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
brown-visaged
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From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
Cacosotte's
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From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They were rough characters, engaged in drinking and coarse talk.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading They were rough characters, engaged in drinking and coarse talk.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading One of the company was a negro.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading They were rough characters, engaged in drinking and coarse talk.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They were rough characters, engaged in drinking and coarse talk.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading One of the company was a negro.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
and nothing more
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
coated with paint
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
prison-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading They were rough characters, engaged in drinking and coarse talk.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They were rough characters, engaged in drinking and coarse talk.
TavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
in or at that place or location
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were rough characters, engaged in drinking and coarse talk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
migratory
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the company was a negro.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were rough characters, engaged in drinking and coarse talk.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the dingy front cell or bar-room of the prison-like shanty, one evening in the early part of September, five or six persons had assembled.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The only woman there was a big-bosomed, brown-visaged, black-eyed, savage looking creature not destitute of wild charm.
the words that are spoken
From this reading If a wandering stranger chanced upon this out-of-the-way and forbidding lodge, he might read, painted on a board over the entrance of the cabin, the words, "Cacosotte's Tavern."
