used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
(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 Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked the personification of vigorous full-blooded manhood at ease.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
COMPROMISEverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading That smile did not for an instant deceive Luck.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That smile did not for an instant deceive Luck.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
Dominguez
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From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
increase twofold
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He looked the personification of vigorous full-blooded manhood at ease.
ever-ready
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From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
the organ of sight
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
opinion or judgment
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
filmyadjective
so thin as to transmit light
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That smile did not for an instant deceive Luck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
full-bloodedadjective
of unmixed ancestry
From this reading He looked the personification of vigorous full-blooded manhood at ease.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked the personification of vigorous full-blooded manhood at ease.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading That smile did not for an instant deceive Luck.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
Jose
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From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked the personification of vigorous full-blooded manhood at ease.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading He looked the personification of vigorous full-blooded manhood at ease.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
nonchalantlyadverbUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːntli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That smile did not for an instant deceive Luck.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
personificationnounUS /pərˌsɑːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
a person who represents an abstract quality
From this reading He looked the personification of vigorous full-blooded manhood at ease.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
suavitynoun
the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
carry out
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Experience had taught him to take the exigencies of his turbulent life as they came, nonchalantly, to the eye of an observer indifferently, getting all the comfort the situation had to offer.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading He looked the personification of vigorous full-blooded manhood at ease.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
a Caucasian
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By the table, facing him squarely, sat Jose Dominguez, a neatly built Mexican with snapping black eyes, a manner of pleasant suavity, and an ever-ready smile that displayed a double row of shining white teeth.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading A COMPROMISE Luck lay stretched full length on a bunk, his face, to the roof, a wreath of smoke from his cigar traveling slowly toward the ceiling into a filmy blue cloud which hung above him.
