Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

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

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

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

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

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

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

to strive with determination

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

having the appearance spoiled

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

a card game in which players bet against the dealer on the cards he will draw from a dealing box

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

coins made of gold

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

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

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

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

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

make reference to

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

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

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

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

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

being ten more than sixty

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

that is looked for

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

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

From this reading Mr. Buck Peters rode into Alkaline one bright September morning and sought refreshment at the Emporium.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

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

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

the removal of covering

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

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

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Mr. Peters and his friends had sought wealth in the Black Hills, where they had enthusiastically disfigured the earth in the fond expectation of uncovering vast stores of virgin gold.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

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

From this reading Mr. Cassidy and his friend had just finished a nocturnal tour of Santa Fe and felt somewhat peevish and dull in consequence, not to mention the sadness occasioned by the expenditure of the greater part of their combined capital on such foolishness as faro, roulette and wet-goods.

in or at the place that

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

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

From this reading He expected to remain in Alkaline for several days, where he was to be joined by two of his friends and punchers, Mr. Hopalong Cassidy and Mr. Red Connors, both of whom were at Cactus Springs, seventy miles to the east.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mr. Peters had just finished some business for his employer and felt the satisfaction that comes with the knowledge of work well done.