Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

a city in central Texas

From this reading “TILL ABILENE” “WE can’t do nothing more to-night.”

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

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

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nabours had joined his companions at the fire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

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

From this reading “TILL ABILENE” “WE can’t do nothing more to-night.”

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

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Stripped, wet and cold, the trail men sat in silence.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Nabours had joined his companions at the fire.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “TILL ABILENE” “WE can’t do nothing more to-night.”

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Nabours had joined his companions at the fire.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

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

From this reading Nabours had joined his companions at the fire.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

only a very short time before

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

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

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

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

From this reading Nabours had joined his companions at the fire.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

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

From this reading Stripped, wet and cold, the trail men sat in silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Nabours had joined his companions at the fire.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

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

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

the force of workers available

From this reading Stripped, wet and cold, the trail men sat in silence.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

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

From this reading “TILL ABILENE” “WE can’t do nothing more to-night.”

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

From this reading Nabours had joined his companions at the fire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “TILL ABILENE” “WE can’t do nothing more to-night.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

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

From this reading Stripped, wet and cold, the trail men sat in silence.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

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

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Stripped, wet and cold, the trail men sat in silence.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading Stripped, wet and cold, the trail men sat in silence.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

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

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

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

From this reading Nabours had joined his companions at the fire.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

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

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

up to a particular time

From this reading “TILL ABILENE” “WE can’t do nothing more to-night.”

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

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

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

From this reading “TILL ABILENE” “WE can’t do nothing more to-night.”

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Stripped, wet and cold, the trail men sat in silence.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “TILL ABILENE” “WE can’t do nothing more to-night.”

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

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Stripped, wet and cold, the trail men sat in silence.

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

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

a Caucasian

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

which person or people

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

a young child

From this reading The sound of a distant shot in the brush promised them food—a straggling yearling from the drag which had been lost among the willows; but they were so dulled with fatigue, regret, sorrow, that they hardly would have cooked for themselves had not Taisie and Cinquo taken a hand.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Find a critter if you can, and kill it for supper,” he added, turning to Cinquo, who white and silent, had stood at the side of his mistress through all the late tragic scene.