used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
Chinee
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From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
power to direct or determine
From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
Deadoak
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From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
divisible by two
From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
every person
From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
flabbergastedadjectiveUS /ˈflæbərɡæstɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
lizardnounUS /ˈlɪzərd/
relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
most important element
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
OasisnounUS /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
PalmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
Piutenoun
a member of either of two Shoshonean peoples (northern Paiute and southern Paiute) related to the Aztecs and living in the southwestern United States
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
profanitynounUS /proʊˈfænəti/
vulgar or irreverent speech or action
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
roostingverbUS /ˈruːstɪŋ/
-ing form of “roost” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
SaloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
Tompkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "That there Chinee," he observed, with added profanity, "sure has got this here town flabbergasted!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Deadoak was breaking the monotony of an aimless existence by roosting on the hotel veranda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
which person or people
From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
wisht
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From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Piute Tompkins, sole owner and proprietor of what used to be the Oasis Saloon but was now the Two Palms House, let the front feet of his chair fall with a bang to the porch floor and deftly shot a stream of tobacco juice at an unfortunate lizard basking in the sunny sand of Main Street.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading "Even so," agreed Deadoak Stevens, who was wont to agree with everyone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wisht," he added wistfully, "I wisht that I could control myself as good as you, Piute!
