used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At dinner they spent a jovial hour.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
carne
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From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
chaffed
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From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
chilenounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
complimentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪd/
past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At dinner they spent a jovial hour.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
else
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From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
frijoles
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From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
gray-greenadjective
of green tinged with grey
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
guying
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From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
hand-clapping
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From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
hard-boiledadjective
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At dinner they spent a jovial hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading At dinner they spent a jovial hour.
and nothing more
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
the sound of laughing
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
hear with intention
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
the force of workers available
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
attach to a support
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
PailsnounUS /peɪlz/
plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
plattersnounUS /ˈplætərz/
plural of “platter” — a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
roastedadjectiveUS /ˈroʊstəd/
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
rostrumnounUS /ˈrɑːstrəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading At dinner they spent a jovial hour.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Pails of lemonade and bottles of beer, just brought from the ice house, were scattered down the tables, and steaming pots of coffee and tea passed from hand to hand.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At dinner they spent a jovial hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
UNSPOKENadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half a dozen cowboys carried the big platters of roasted meat to the tables, where they were flanked by smoking dishes of _frijoles_ and _chile con carne_, platters of bread, and piles of roasted potatoes and hard-boiled eggs.
at the time that
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
in or at the place that
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One or another well-known resident of the Territory was called forth, with applause and cheers, to mount an improvised rostrum, where he complimented the ladies, chaffed the men, told funny stories, submitted to guying from the audience and repaid it in kind, until he was able to turn a joke upon some one else so deftly that he could retreat under cover of the hand-clapping and laughter and the calls for the other man to step up and defend himself.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE WORD UNSPOKEN The sun was high in the brilliant blue heavens and blazing hot upon the gray-green plain when the company came together in the grove the next morning to listen to speeches.
