Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

equally

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Things were looking up at Three Star, and times were flush.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

the trait of exhibiting no personal embarrassment or concern

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

in an accurate manner

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

an imaginary place of great wealth and opportunity; sought in South America by 16th-century explorers

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

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From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading Things were looking up at Three Star, and times were flush.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

in a graceful manner

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

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

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

given to inquiry

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Things were looking up at Three Star, and times were flush.

occurring by chance

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

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

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

the force of workers available

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

the light of the Moon

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

very recently

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

coated with paint

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

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

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

with low volume

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

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

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

the season of growth

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

not in physical motion

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things were looking up at Three Star, and times were flush.

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

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

bound or secured closely

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Things were looking up at Three Star, and times were flush.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

a heavy rain

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading Things were looking up at Three Star, and times were flush.

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From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

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

From this reading Things were looking up at Three Star, and times were flush.

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

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

a liquor made from fermented mash of grain

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

which person or people

From this reading At a newly covered table Varley sat, as of old, deftly and gracefully shuffling the cards, and softly inquiring, “Who plays this deal?”

belonging to which person

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The Eldorado had been newly painted--a brilliant red picked out with green--some of the tents had developed into quite respectable wooden houses; MacGrath’s whisky had not improved, and was still as deadly; but empty champagne cases, piled ostentatiously outside the saloon--for the benefit of Dog’s Ear, which had not been lucky--indicated the prosperity of the camp.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading In honor of the blandness of the season he wore a new suit of the latest Melbourne fashion, and Esmeralda’s diamond pin glittered and shot fire from his correctly tied scarf.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Australian winter had passed, the spring was smiling with strict impartiality on Three Star and Dog’s Ear alike, and the heavy rains had swollen the stream beside which Norman and Esmeralda had sat in the placid moonlight into a mighty torrent, whose brawling filled the camp with a sullen music, to which the men worked as to an accompaniment.