used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
bystandernounUS /ˈbaɪstændər/
a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
CaironounUS /ˈkaɪroʊ/
a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers
From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
cashier'snounUS /kæˈʃɪrz/
possessive form of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
Chafflin
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From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
couldn't
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From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
didn't
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From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
Dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
at any time
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
Frisco
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From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
glumadjectiveUS /ɡlʌm/
moody and melancholic
From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
the act of departing
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
it's
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From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
Jake
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From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
engage in
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
pleasant-looking
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From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
with speed
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
saloon-door
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From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
scalesnounUS /skeɪlz/
plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
That's
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From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jake opened the saloon-door, and there sat Sunrise, as bright, modest, and pleasant-looking as ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
male cat
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
precisely as stated
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
we'll
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From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
which person or people
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading With the air of a man who has conferred a great benefit, and is calmly awaiting his rightful reward, Jake turned to Tom; but his expression speedily changed to one of hopeless wonder, and then to one of delight, as Tom Chafflin walked rapidly up to the cashier's desk, pushed the Dominie one side and the little scales the other, and gave Sunrise several very hearty kisses, to which the lady didn't make the slightest objection--in fact, she blushed deeply, and seemed very happy.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "That's what I went to 'Frisco to look for," explained Tom, to the staring bystander, "but I couldn't find out a word about her."
yer
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From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dominie here was going down to hurry you back," said Sunrise; "but--" "But we'll give him a different job now, my dear," said Tom, completing the sentence.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't wonder yer looked glum, then," said Cairo Jake; "but--but it's jest your luck!"
