used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He started back as a match flared.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "In here," said The Spider, opening the door back of the bar.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
the first light of day
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "In here," said The Spider, opening the door back of the bar.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
divisible by two
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading He started back as a match flared.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Pete followed, groping his way into The Spider's room.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading Pete followed, groping his way into The Spider's room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "In here," said The Spider, opening the door back of the bar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pete followed, groping his way into The Spider's room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In here," said The Spider, opening the door back of the bar.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pete followed, groping his way into The Spider's room.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The Spider lighted a lamp.
LAMPLITadjective
lighted by a lamp
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
set afire or burning
From this reading The Spider lighted a lamp.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He started back as a match flared.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In here," said The Spider, opening the door back of the bar.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "In here," said The Spider, opening the door back of the bar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
Pete
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From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
RIDERnounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Pete followed, groping his way into The Spider's room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "In here," said The Spider, opening the door back of the bar.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
SpidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
Spider's
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From this reading Pete followed, groping his way into The Spider's room.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started back as a match flared.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pete followed, groping his way into The Spider's room.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading "A RIDER STOOD AT THE LAMPLIT BAR" Pete was surprised to find the darkened saloon cooler than the open desert, even at dawn; and he realized, after glancing about, that The Spider had closed the doors and windows during the night to shut out the heat.
