Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

(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 Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

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

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

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

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES--CONCLUSION "Come on in, boys!"

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

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

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

marked by a large or well-developed chest

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES--CONCLUSION "Come on in, boys!"

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES--CONCLUSION "Come on in, boys!"

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

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

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

divisible by two

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

the act of departing

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

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

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

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

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES--CONCLUSION "Come on in, boys!"

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

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

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

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

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES--CONCLUSION "Come on in, boys!"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

and nothing more

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

by chance

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

put a saddle on

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

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

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

plural of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

artfully persuasive in speech

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES--CONCLUSION "Come on in, boys!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

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

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES--CONCLUSION "Come on in, boys!"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

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

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

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

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading TURNING THE TABLES--CONCLUSION "Come on in, boys!"

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

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

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

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

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

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

at the time that

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.

during the time that

From this reading Old Hank Coombs had stood all the while this intensely interesting dialogue was going on, as though glued to the spot.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, not one of the party in the adjoining apartment of the cliff dwellers' cave but who had kept drinking in the conversation as though it fairly fascinated them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through the opening that served as a doorway between the apartments he jumped, followed immediately by Chesty, the two sheriffs, and finally the saddle boys, with Charley Moi bringing up the rear.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But when the old cow puncher realized that to all appearances the outrageous scheme of Eugene had worked only too well, and that the precious document was even then in the hands of the smooth-tongued plotter, he suddenly awoke to the fact that perhaps they had waited a little too long.