Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

later than; following

From this reading Shorty's dissipated pleasures were interfered with shortly after midnight.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A Mexican came in to the drinking-place with news.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading Shorty's dissipated pleasures were interfered with shortly after midnight.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

take in liquids

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

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From this reading A Mexican came in to the drinking-place with news.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

opinion or judgment

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

a long fixed look

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

the act of departing

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

not accessible to view

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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

From this reading His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading Shorty's dissipated pleasures were interfered with shortly after midnight.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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 His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

come together

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading A Mexican came in to the drinking-place with news.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Shorty's dissipated pleasures were interfered with shortly after midnight.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A Mexican came in to the drinking-place with news.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

and nothing more

From this reading His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Shorty's dissipated pleasures were interfered with shortly after midnight.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

for a short time

From this reading Shorty's dissipated pleasures were interfered with shortly after midnight.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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

From this reading Shorty's dissipated pleasures were interfered with shortly after midnight.

fitting closely

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

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

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

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

From this reading His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His intention was to have a good time in the only way he knew how.

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

From this reading Shorty's dissipated pleasures were interfered with shortly after midnight.

at the time that

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

in or at the place that

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Another purpose was coupled with this; he was not going to drink enough to interfere with reasonable caution.

but in spite of that

From this reading SHORTY ASKS A QUESTION When Shorty separated from Doble in Frio Cañon he rode inconspicuously to a tendejon where he could be snugly hidden from the public gaze and yet meet a few "pals" whom he could trust at least as long as he could keep his eyes on them.