AlcazarnounUS /ˈɑːlkəzɑːr/
any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Aloud he said genially: "Good morning, Mr. Douglass.
amblingverbUS /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
any thing at all
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
astrideadverbUS /əˈstraɪd/
with one leg on each side
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
next to; at the side of
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
bumpedverbUS /bʌmpt/
past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
DouglassnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
Eulalie
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From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading Aloud he said genially: "Good morning, Mr. Douglass.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Aloud he said genially: "Good morning, Mr. Douglass.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
immediately past
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Aloud he said genially: "Good morning, Mr. Douglass.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
and nothing more
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Aloud he said genially: "Good morning, Mr. Douglass.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
sheepishlyadverbUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃli/
in a sheepish manner
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He grinned sheepishly, for his antics were anything but dignified and he and the child were both shouting at the top of their voices.
which person or people
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING Douglass, ambling around the hotel veranda with little Eulalie astride of his neck, the next morning, bumped into the tenderfoot who had sat beside him in the Alcazar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They told me over at the ranch--the C Bar I mean--that I might find you here.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading But there was only appreciation in the younger man's eyes as he reflected "and this is the man who waited smilingly for possible death last night!"
