Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

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

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

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

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

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From this reading “Come in, come in, Braider,” Carson said; “take that chair.”

(used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

(of hats) having a broad brim

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading “Come in, come in, Braider,” Carson said; “take that chair.”

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading “Come in, come in, Braider,” Carson said; “take that chair.”

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come in, come in, Braider,” Carson said; “take that chair.”

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading “Have a cigar,” he said, “and make yourself comfortable.”

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

no longer in force or use; inactive

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

move deeply

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

take away possessions from someone

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

the organ of sight

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

past form of “fish” — seek indirectly

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

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

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Have a cigar,” he said, “and make yourself comfortable.”

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

engage in

From this reading “Have a cigar,” he said, “and make yourself comfortable.”

the force of workers available

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

above and across; more than

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

express in words

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

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

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

carry out

From this reading “Come in, come in, Braider,” Carson said; “take that chair.”

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

subject to change or variation

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

at the time that

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Braider moved with uncertain step to a chair, tilted it to one side to divest it of its burden of books, newspapers, and old briefs and other defunct legal documents, Garner with a wary look in his eye fished a solitary cigar from his pocket--the one he had reserved for a mid-day smoke--and prof-ered it.

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From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

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

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I hope I won't disturb you, gentlemen,” he said; “but you are two men that I want to talk to--I might say talk to as a brother.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HE young men pretended to be deeply absorbed over their work when the stalwart officer loomed up in the doorway, his broad-brimmed hat well back on his head, the flush of intoxicants in his tanned face, his step unsteady.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “Have a cigar,” he said, “and make yourself comfortable.”