Chapter V

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

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

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

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He discovered it to be the one engaging spot in the hastily thrown-together town.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

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

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading They were finding it a soft contrast to sand-blown tents, to life in the open.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

a room used for dining

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He discovered it to be the one engaging spot in the hastily thrown-together town.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

attracting or delighting

From this reading He discovered it to be the one engaging spot in the hastily thrown-together town.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading They were finding it a soft contrast to sand-blown tents, to life in the open.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

the act of departing

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading He discovered it to be the one engaging spot in the hastily thrown-together town.

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

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

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

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

with indifference; in an indifferent manner

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

within a building

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They were finding it a soft contrast to sand-blown tents, to life in the open.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They were finding it a soft contrast to sand-blown tents, to life in the open.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

any new participant in some activity

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He discovered it to be the one engaging spot in the hastily thrown-together town.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading They were finding it a soft contrast to sand-blown tents, to life in the open.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

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

From this reading They were finding it a soft contrast to sand-blown tents, to life in the open.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading They were finding it a soft contrast to sand-blown tents, to life in the open.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He discovered it to be the one engaging spot in the hastily thrown-together town.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading They were finding it a soft contrast to sand-blown tents, to life in the open.

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

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading He discovered it to be the one engaging spot in the hastily thrown-together town.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He discovered it to be the one engaging spot in the hastily thrown-together town.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

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

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

belonging to which person

From this reading Rickard was served a substantial, indifferently cooked breakfast in the dining-room of the Desert Hotel, whose limitations were as conspicuous to the newcomer as they were non-existent to the other men.

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

From this reading A GAME OF CHECKERS THE uneasy mood of the desert, the wind-blown sand, drove people indoors the next morning.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Later, he wandered through the group of staring idlers in the office, past the popular soda-stand and the few chair-tilters on the sidewalk, going on, as if without purpose, to the railroad sheds, and then on, down to the offices of the Desert Reclamation Company.