Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Breakfast, as with the French, was served late, and dinner at the hour of four.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

someone who provides food and service (as for a party)

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

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

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

plural of “cell” — any small compartment

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

having a loud resonant metallic sound

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

the organ of sight

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Breakfast, as with the French, was served late, and dinner at the hour of four.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Breakfast, as with the French, was served late, and dinner at the hour of four.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

Apache chieftain who raided the white settlers in the Southwest as resistance to being confined to a reservation (1829-1909)

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

the act of departing

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

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

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

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

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Breakfast, as with the French, was served late, and dinner at the hour of four.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

a formal entry into an organization or position or office

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Breakfast, as with the French, was served late, and dinner at the hour of four.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

not any; not one

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

and nothing more

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

in other respects or ways

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

a tributary of the Rio Grande that flows southeastward from New Mexico through western Texas

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

with little or no delay

From this reading On account of the caterer being otherwise engaged in the early morning the _café-au-lait_ in bed was dispensed with and _déjeuner_ served promptly at nine.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

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

From this reading Breakfast, as with the French, was served late, and dinner at the hour of four.

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

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.

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

From this reading Breakfast, as with the French, was served late, and dinner at the hour of four.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

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

From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN FACT Outside of the kangarooing of Rubes, the coming and going of prisoners, and such exceptional entertainment as that put up by Pecos Dalhart upon his initiation into the brotherhood, there were only two events a day in the Geronimo jail—breakfast and dinner.

which person or people

From this reading It was a hard-looking aggregation of citizens that crept out of their cells at the clanging of the interlocking gates and there was not a man among them who dared look Pecos in the eye as they slunk down the corridor to wash.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Breakfast, as with the French, was served late, and dinner at the hour of four.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Battered in body and cowed in spirit they glanced up at him deprecatingly as he stood with the strap in his hand, and there was no mercy written in the cattle-rustler's scowling visage.