Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

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

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

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

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

(Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

difficult to describe

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

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

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

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

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

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

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

fasten with a hook

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

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

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

the pelt of a leopard

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

engage in

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "Mighty Nelson!" whispered Jarrow.

a form of address for a man

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading "Mighty Nelson!" whispered Jarrow.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

above and across; more than

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

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

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

a port city on the Parana River in eastern central Argentina

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

made clean by scrubbing

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English “Mrs” or “madam”

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

not in physical motion

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jarrow was in a state bordering between exhaltation at his success and collapse over the narrow margin by which he had put through a deal which at one time appeared as elusive as a chimera.

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

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

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

From this reading "Hook up?" asked Peth, edging along the bar until he had an elbow against Jarrow's side.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

at the time that

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

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

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.

during the time that

From this reading "Give me a Picon, and make it strong," said Jarrow to the bar-boy, disregarding Peth, while he scrubbed his face with a handkerchief.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Mighty Nelson!" whispered Jarrow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JARROW DOES AND SAYS QUEER THINGS Mr. Peth was slinking about the bar like a leopard on a still hunt when Captain Jarrow returned from his conference which resulted in a tentative charter of the _Nuestra Senora del Rosario_, with himself as master and Peth as mate.