Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

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From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

a cordial disposition

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

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

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

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

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

for the reason that

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

stick to firmly

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

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From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

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

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

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From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

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

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

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

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

in a humorous manner

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

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

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

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

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

for the most part

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

not any; not one

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

of or relating to punishment

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

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From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

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

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nick Hargus was lying still, no hostile acts had been committed.

closely encircling

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

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

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

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

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

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

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

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

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading This may have been due to the fierce and bristling appearance of Taterleg, as he humorously declared, or because Hargus was waiting reenforcements from the penal institutions of his own and surrounding states.

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

From this reading NOTICE IS SERVED Taterleg was finding things easier on his side of the ranch.

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

From this reading Taterleg had a good many nights to himself, as a consequence of the security which his grisly exterior had brought.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.

inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading These he spent at Glendora, mainly on the porch of the hotel in company of Alta Wood, chewing gum together as if they wove a fabric to bind their lives in adhesive amity to the end.