Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

anew

From this reading His smile, as he again glanced out of the window, roved to Deveny--who sat at his right.

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

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

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

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

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

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

without deviation

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

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

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading His smile, as he again glanced out of the window, roved to Deveny--who sat at his right.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

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

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "One man--an' a led horse," he said shortly.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

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 "One man--an' a led horse," he said shortly.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

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

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

the force of workers available

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

according to the clock

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "One man--an' a led horse," he said shortly.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

by chance

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His smile, as he again glanced out of the window, roved to Deveny--who sat at his right.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

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

From this reading His smile, as he again glanced out of the window, roved to Deveny--who sat at his right.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "One man--an' a led horse," he said shortly.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading His smile, as he again glanced out of the window, roved to Deveny--who sat at his right.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

for a short time

From this reading "One man--an' a led horse," he said shortly.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading His smile, as he again glanced out of the window, roved to Deveny--who sat at his right.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A tall, muscular man with a slightly hooked nose, keen blue eyes with a cold glint in them, black hair, and an equally black mustache which revealed a firm-lipped mouth with curves at the corners that hinted of cynicism, and, perhaps cruelty, was sitting at the table so that he faced the window.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

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

From this reading His smile, as he again glanced out of the window, roved to Deveny--who sat at his right.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

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

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.

which person or people

From this reading His smile, as he again glanced out of the window, roved to Deveny--who sat at his right.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A window in the eastern side of the room gave the men an unobstructed view of the desert, and for half an hour, as they talked and drank, they looked out through the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HIS SHADOW BEFORE At ten o'clock the following morning, in a rear room of "Balleau's First Chance" saloon--which was directly across the street from the Lamo Eating-House--Luke Deveny and two other men were sitting at a card-table with bottle and glasses between them.