Chapter XIII

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

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

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From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

being ten more than thirty

From this reading THE “FORTY THIEVES MINE.”

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

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From this reading “‘Nuzhee Mona,’ hey?

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

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

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From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

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

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

place in a grave or tomb

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE “FORTY THIEVES MINE.”

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading “‘Nuzhee Mona,’ hey?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

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

From this reading “‘Nuzhee Mona,’ hey?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “Don’t fret about that, Spangler,” said the scout; “it was meant for me.”

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

past form of “skewer” — drive a skewer through

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

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From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

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From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

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

From this reading THE “FORTY THIEVES MINE.”

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading THE “FORTY THIEVES MINE.”

a special situation

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

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

From this reading “Queer kind of a visitin’-card,” said Tenny, sticking his head in at the door.

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

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

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

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Got any idee why that thing was skewered inter my door, Buffalo Bill?” asked Spangler, waddling into the room of the hotel, which served as an “office.”