Chapter VI

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

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

third-person singular of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

(of clothing) custom-made

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

confined on all sides

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

the act of grasping

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

effusively or insincerely emotional

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

work hard

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

on one occasion

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

a line generated by a point on one figure rolling around a second figure

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

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

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

a particular situation

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

with low volume

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

cause to run in panic

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

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

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

in a violent manner

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

produced with vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

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

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

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

From this reading CAMILLO BILL AVERTS A STAMPEDE Late the following afternoon the festivities at the Golden North Saloon were once more in full swing.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading The moccasined feet of the dancers softly scraped the floor, there was not an empty chair to be had at the poker tables, and the crowd that encircled a certain table at the back of the room bespoke play of more than passing interest at the roulette wheel.

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

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Horse Face Joe clung with one hand to the bar and voiced in maudlin tones his desire that the other occupants of the room should each and several join him thither.

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

From this reading So precipitous had been his entry that he had not stopped to remove his snow shoes, the tails of which dragged noisily across the wooden floor.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading The door swung violently open, and into this moil of frivolity burst Old Man Gordon, his eyes wide with excitement, his long woolen scarf trailing the floor in his wake, his coat open, and one mittened hand clutching in a vicelike grip a small mooseskin bag.