Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

with affection

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

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one or some or every or all without specification

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a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF THE TAMING OF RED BUTTE WESTERN, ETC.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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the childhood of a boy

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides

From this reading AUTHOR OF THE TAMING OF RED BUTTE WESTERN, ETC.

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

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infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

dearly loved

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF THE TAMING OF RED BUTTE WESTERN, ETC.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

the gathering of a ripened crop

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

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a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

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

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

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 But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

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

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

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diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

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From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

the force of workers available

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

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belonging to the person speaking

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assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF THE TAMING OF RED BUTTE WESTERN, ETC.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

and nothing more

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading AUTHOR OF THE TAMING OF RED BUTTE WESTERN, ETC.

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From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

having a round face

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

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From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

relating to human society and its members

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the underside of footwear or a golf club

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not in physical motion

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

filled with something

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

-ing form of “tame” — correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading AUTHOR OF THE TAMING OF RED BUTTE WESTERN, ETC.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF THE TAMING OF RED BUTTE WESTERN, ETC.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

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

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

plural of “trolley” — a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

precisely as stated

From this reading But all men knew the fame of its gumbo and its stuffed crabs, and that its claret was neither very bad nor very dear.

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

From this reading "Chaudiere's," it was called, though I know not if that were the name of the round-faced, round-bodied little Marseillais who took toll at the desk.

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 AUTHOR OF THE TAMING OF RED BUTTE WESTERN, ETC.

at the time that

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

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

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

which person or people

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

the day immediately before today

From this reading In the days when New Orleans still claimed distinction as the only American city without trolleys, sky-scrapers, or fast trains--was it yesterday? or the day before?--there was a dingy, cobwebbed cafe in an arcade off Camp Street which was well-beloved of newspaperdom; particularly of that wing of the force whose activities begin late and end in the small hours.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading SOLE FRIEND OF MY BOYHOOD, WHO WILL RECALL BETTER THAN ANY THE YOUTHFUL MORAL AND SOCIAL SEED-TIME WHICH HAS LED TO THIS LATER HARVESTING OF CONCLUSION, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED.