Chapter XIX

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

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

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

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

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

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

large but transportable armament

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

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

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

lacking funds

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

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

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

a digestible substance used to give color to food

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

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

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

half asleep

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

being one more than seven

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

in a fitful manner

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

shining intensely

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

disposed to please

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

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

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

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

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

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

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

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

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

the quality of being humane

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

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

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

continually shifting or rapidly changing

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

light from a lamp

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

set afire or burning

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

in a listless manner

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

above and across; more than

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

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

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

a laborer who is obliged to do menial work

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

in a picturesque manner

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

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

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

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

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

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

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

not necessarily inaudible but not heard

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The band was an excellent one, the crowd gravely good-humoured, and picturesquely attired, for white linen, pale-tinted draperies, sombre cloth, and green uniform formed patches of kaleidoscopic colouring as the stream of humanity flowed by under the glaring lamplight and the soft radiance of the moon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

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

From this reading It was about eight o'clock in the evening, and the plaza was crowded, as usual at that hour.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Austin had sat there often before he went to Africa, listening to the music and watching the spectacle; but neither had any charm for him that night.

at the time that

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

a Caucasian

From this reading CONDEMNED UNHEARD A full moon hung over the white city, and the drowsy murmur of the surf broke fitfully through the music of the artillery band when Austin sat listlessly on a bench in the plaza of Santa Cruz.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Peon and officer, merchant and clerk, paced slowly up and down, enjoying the cool of the evening with their wives and daughters, or sat in clusters outside the lighted cafA(C)s.