Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

for the reason that

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

a partially opened flower

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He was of medium height, slender, dark.

well in the past; former

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

moving swiftly

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading He was of medium height, slender, dark.

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

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading He was of medium height, slender, dark.

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

not any; not one

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

and nothing more

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

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

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

American Confederate general known for leading a disastrous charge at Gettysburg (1825-1875)

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

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

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He was of medium height, slender, dark.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The new man was reclining on the other side of the fire, smoking, paying no attention to any of the others around him.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

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

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

male cat

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

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

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

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

From this reading He was listening, though, to the talk, with a sort of detached interest, a half smile on his face, as though his interest were that of scornful amusement.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

which person or people

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GUNFIGHTER Red Owen, foreman of the Flying W in place of Tom Chavis, resigned, was stretched out on his blanket, his head propped up with an arm, looking at the lazy, licking flames of the campfire.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He was whispering to Bud Taylor, named by Randerson to do duty as straw boss in place of the departed Pickett, and he was referring to a new man of the outfit who had been hired by Randerson about two weeks before because the work seemed to require the services of another man, and he had been the only applicant.