Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

later than; following

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

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

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE GUEST.

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

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

of a cask or barrel

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

remove the dust from

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

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

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

obtain

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

arranged into groups

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE GUEST.

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

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

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

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

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 Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

the force of workers available

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

slightly wet

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE GUEST.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

by chance

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

get by special effort

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

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

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

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

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

a large number or amount

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

try to get or reach

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

having a supporting base

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

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

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

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

From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE GUEST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

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

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

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

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

work hard

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Long tables had been set out in the open air, covered with such food as the owners of the huts could procure; barrels of liquor were standing under the trees, ready broached, and moist at the tap from frequent applications.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

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

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

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

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

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

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

which person or people

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was Saturday evening; the moon rose upon a scene which utterly changed the whole aspect of the ranche.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading About the tents and cabins were grouped scores of men from every nation of the civilized world.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Since early in the afternoon the road from the mines had been filled with men, who poured down into the valley to seek relaxation after their week's successful toil, and relieve themselves, perhaps, of every ounce of the yellow dust which they had labored so hard to gain.