Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

form a curve

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

tangled mass of prickly plants

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

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From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

plural of “compound” — a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

an abstract part of something

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

covered with water

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

set up or found

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

the act of departing

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

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

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

an event that happens

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

a small worthless amount

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

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

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

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

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

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From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

make reference to

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

not any; not one

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

according to the clock

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

and nothing more

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

more desirable than another

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

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

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

ostensibly valid, but not actually valid

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

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

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.

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From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

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

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It is curious," mused Callahan, as Morrison, the head operator, handed him some McCloud messages--"curious, that we get nothing from Sleepy Cat."

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

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

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The chief element of speculation in his evening reflections was as to what was going on west of the range, for Callahan knew through cloudy experience that what happens on one side of a mountain chain is no evidence as to what is doing on the other--and by species of warm weather depravity that night something was happening west of the range.

at the time that

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

a lodge consisting of a frame covered with matting or brush; used by nomadic American Indians in the southwestern United States

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CAT AND THE RAT At five o'clock that evening, snow was falling at Medicine Bend, but Callahan, as he studied the weather bulletins, found consolation in the fact that it was not raining, and resting his heels on a table littered with train-sheets he forced the draft on a shabby brier and meditated.

the words that are spoken

From this reading There were times when snow had been received with strong words at the Wickiup: but when summer fairly opened Callahan preferred snow to rain as strongly as he preferred genuine Lone Jack to the spurious compounds that flooded the Western market.

but in spite of that

From this reading Sleepy Cat, it should be explained, is a new town on the West End; not only that, but a division town, and though one may know something about the Mountain Division he may yet be puzzled at Callahan's mention of Sleepy Cat.