Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

later than; following

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

remote in manner

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

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

From this reading Pecos loathed them, the whining, browbeaten slaves.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

a cynical feeling of distrust

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

recognizable; marked

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

plural of “drunk” — a chronic drinker

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

apart from; not including

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

grain intended to be or that has been ground

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

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

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

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

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

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

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

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

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

possessive form of “law” — the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

past form of “loathe” — find repugnant

From this reading Pecos loathed them, the whining, browbeaten slaves.

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

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

not any; not one

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

showing a sense of guilt

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Pecos loathed them, the whining, browbeaten slaves.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Pecos loathed them, the whining, browbeaten slaves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

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

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

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

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

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

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

(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 THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.

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

From this reading The tanks were nearly empty now, except for the drunks and vags that the constables brought in and the grist for the next grand jury.

-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound

From this reading Pecos loathed them, the whining, browbeaten slaves.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading After he had sounded the depths of human depravity until there was no more wickedness to learn he drew more and more aloof from his companions, thinking his own thoughts in silence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a dreary grist, each man swearing his innocence with unnatural warmth until the general cynicism of the place shamed him to silence.

a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California

From this reading THE LAW'S DELAY As the first hot days of summer came on, the district court of Geronimo County closed; the judge, having decided each case according to the law and the evidence, hurried upon his way, well satisfied; the deputies took a last disconsolate batch of prisoners to Yuma, and Pecos Dalhart sat down to ponder on his case.