Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

later than; following

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

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

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Even the night clerk had gone to bed.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

form a curve

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Even the night clerk had gone to bed.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the night clerk had gone to bed.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

set up or found

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Even the night clerk had gone to bed.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

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

From this reading Even the night clerk had gone to bed.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The hardy scouts slept late.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

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

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

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

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

and nothing more

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

and nothing more

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

go across or through

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

giving satisfaction

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The hardy scouts slept late.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The hardy scouts slept late.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading BARB MAKES A SURPRISING ALLIANCE By a happy chance, on the night of Laramie's great hour, Sawdy and Lefever returned from Medicine Bend.

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

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

up to a particular time

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading Even the night clerk had gone to bed.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

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

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.

at the time that

From this reading It was late when they arrived--into the early morning hours, in fact, and at the Mountain House the bar was not only closed but securely closed--barricaded against just such marauders.

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

From this reading But this was less of an embarrassment, for the two adventurers, turning on the lights, took his pass keys from the drawer and, opening the doors of one room after another in the face of a variety of protests, kept on till they found satisfactory quarters that "seemed" unoccupied--quarters in which at least the beds were unoccupied.