used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
the two together, not just one
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
being joined in close association
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
cowmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
demurverbUS /dɪˈmɜːr/
take exception to
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
freemasonrynounUS /ˈfriːˈmeɪsənri/
a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
Gryphonnoun
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
Hibler's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
JuareznounUS /ˈwɑːrez/
a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
luminarynounUS /ˈluːməneri/
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
Paso
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From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
permeatedverbUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪtɪd/
past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
pretexts
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From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
Pringle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
real-estate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
carry out
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “No, no! the adventures first: explanations take such a dreadful time.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading George frequented the real-estate section on legitimate, if trivial, pretexts connected with Hibler’s business; demanding vacation from that legal luminary on his arrival.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
wadverbUS /wɑːd/
compress into a wad
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pringle waxed talkative with visiting and resident cowmen, among whom exists a curious freemasonry, informal but highly effective.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading --_The Gryphon._ Billy took up his quarters at the leading hotel and permeated both El Paso and Juarez with much abandon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He wired Cleveland, Ohio, for funds, and Cleveland responded generously, sending him, without delay or demur, a noble wad for the emergency.
