Chapter XXXIII

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

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

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

later than; following

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

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

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

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

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

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

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

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

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

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 “Well, you are going to run like a scared dog.

worn or shabby from overuse or (of pages) from having corners turned down

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

persuasion of voters in a political campaign

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

the act of departing

From this reading “Well, you are going to run like a scared dog.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

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

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

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

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Well, you are going to run like a scared dog.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

on one occasion

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

and nothing more

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

euphemisms for “fat”

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

express the need or desire for

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

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

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “Well, you are going to run like a scared dog.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

made afraid

From this reading “Well, you are going to run like a scared dog.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.

male cat

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

(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 “Well, you are going to run like a scared dog.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

at the time that

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

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

From this reading Dismounting, he turned his tired horse over to a negro porter and went into the room which was used at once as parlor and office.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A dog-eared account-book lay open on a table, and here, at the request of the cordial Wyman, a short, portly man with sandy hair and mustache, Carson registered his name.

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

From this reading T was after dark when he finally reached Springtown and rode through the quiet little street to the only hotel in the village kept by a certain Tom Wyman, whom Dwight knew.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are out electioneering, I know,” the proprietor smiled, agreeably, as he rubbed his fat hands together.