used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
alighted
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From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
any person at all
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
for the reason that
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
next to; at the side of
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
breakfastsnounUS /ˈbrekfəsts/
plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
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 Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
being one more than seven
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
else
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From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
divisible by two
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
and nothing more
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
LELAND'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
the force of workers available
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
not any; not one
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
OccidentalnounUS /ˌɑːksəˈdentəl/
a native inhabitant of the Occident
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
plainsmannoun
an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
PROTESTnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
self-respectingadjectiveUS /ˌselfrɪˈspektɪŋ/
having or showing self-esteem
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
sufficesverbUS /səˈfaɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
unpavedadjectiveUS /ʌpeɪvd/
not having a paved surface
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The table had just been cleared when a small and select company of men who had nothing in particular to do pulled their chairs up to the stove, on which as many of them as could find room put their feet.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
weather-scarred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nor would the proprietor vary a dish, for in his estimation what suffices the plainsman is quite good enough for anybody else.
at the time that
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LELAND'S PROTEST There were two breakfasts served in the Occidental Hotel, which, dilapidated and weather-scarred, stands at the foot of the unpaved street of a desolate little town beside the railroad track.
which person or people
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Most men commence their work early in the prairie country, so the first meal was laid at six; but there was another from eight to nine when a train came in.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was a somewhat unusual concession to the needs of the few passengers who alighted there, because throughout most of the Northwest no self-respecting hotel cook would prepare a meal out of the fixed hours, not even for a cabinet minister or a railroad director.
