Chapter XXXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

having companions or an escort

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

(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 A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

a quantity of money

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading LURED INTO DANGER.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

a quad with a square body

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

in an attractively handsome manner

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LURED INTO DANGER.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

plural of “loafer” — person who does no work

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading LURED INTO DANGER.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

the force of workers available

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

absolutely essential

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

not any; not one

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

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From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

comparative of “red” — of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

reflecting light

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

in the near future

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading While the loafers and the “bad men” of the town were thus celebrating at the Flash Light, a handsomely dressed mounted man appeared in the streets, accompanied by three others.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

precisely as stated

From this reading It needed no very strong invitation to set the crowd at Rainey’s to filling themselves full of “pizen.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A simple hint from Slocum that Rainey was “setting ’em up” was all that was necessary.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

during the time that

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Slocum drank with the rest of them; but while the others were soon half intoxicated, Slocum’s red face, growing redder and redder, and the strange and shiny brightness of his prominent eyes, alone indicated that he had been drinking more than his ordinary amount.