Chapter XIX

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From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

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

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

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

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

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From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

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

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

for the reason that

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

next to; at the side of

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

in a confused manner

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

enclose in a corral

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

a female human offspring

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

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

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

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

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

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

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

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

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

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

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

continually shifting or rapidly changing

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

the force of workers available

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

above and across; more than

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

go across or through

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

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

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

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

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

with low volume

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

lacking natural ease

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

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

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

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

From this reading Hastily dressing he strode to the kitchen door, calling his daughter as he passed her room, and looked out.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

except if; if not

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

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

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

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

From this reading The bunk house and the corrals were beginning to loom up in the early light and the noise in the cook shack told him that Salem was preparing breakfast for the men.

in or at the place that

From this reading Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

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

From this reading ANTONIO LEAVES THE H2 On the H2 Jim Meeker rolled and muttered in his sleep, which had been more or less fitful because of his aching groin and strained leg.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.

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 Gazing confusedly about him he sat bolt upright, swearing softly at the pain and then, realizing that he was where he should be, grumbled at the kaleidoscopic dreams that had beset him during his few hours of sleep, and glanced out of the window.

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

From this reading He did not like the looks of the low, huge, black cloud east of him and as he figured that it would not pass over the ranch houses unless the wind shifted sharply he suddenly stared at a corral and then hastened back to his room for the Colt which lay on the floor beside his bunk.