Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

in addition

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

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

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had chanced that he had stopped at the present site of Lamo.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading It had chanced that he had stopped at the present site of Lamo.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

a formal or authoritative proclamation

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

collect in one place

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

a young female

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

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

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

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

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

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

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Ladron's history is not interesting.

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Ladron's history is not interesting.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

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

From this reading Ladron's history is not interesting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

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From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

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From this reading Ladron's history is not interesting.

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

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

place in proper rank

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

the force of workers available

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

by chance

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It had chanced that he had stopped at the present site of Lamo.

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From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

cut with a saw

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

a large beer glass

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading It had chanced that he had stopped at the present site of Lamo.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading It had chanced that he had stopped at the present site of Lamo.

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From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

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

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

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

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

needing moisture

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

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

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

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

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

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

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

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

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

in or at the place that

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

in or to any place at all

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

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

From this reading A GIRL WAITS Lamo, sprawling on a sun-baked plain perhaps a mile from the edge of the desert, was one of those towns which owed its existence to the instinct of men to foregather.

which person or people

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Ladron saw a trail winding over the desert, vanishing into the eastern distance; and he knew that where trails led there were sure to be thirsty men who would be eager to look upon his wares.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It also was indebted for its existence to the greed of a certain swarthy-faced saloon-keeper named Joel Ladron, who, anticipating the edict of a certain town marshal of another town that shall not be mentioned, had piled his effects into a prairie schooner--building and goods--and had taken the south trail--which would lead him wherever he wanted to stop.