Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

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

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

someone who records the transactions of a business

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

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

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

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

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

divisible by two

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

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

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

put to death as punishment

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

plural of “gladiator” — (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

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

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

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

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

a yearning for something or to do something

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

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

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

immediately past

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

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

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

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

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

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

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

above and across; more than

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

land and the buildings on it

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

without much difficulty

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

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

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

not in physical motion

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

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

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading The barkeeper was a busy man, and had been given the tip to keep sober or lose the last hold he had on his job.

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

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading Munoz, the ever-ready; Dago, the still demoralized, and one or two of their burro-bred community, were settled at monte, Dago and Munoz eying each other like gladiators, and already a table had started at stud poker, that might readily develop into "draw."

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

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading It was then lacking nearly an hour of tattoo.

exhausted

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

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

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

in a wistful manner

From this reading Already the arriving couriers, their mission executed, their wearied horses turned over to willing hands at stables, their hunger appeased at the troop kitchen, and the pent-up hankering for beer still unassuaged, were "filling up" at the expense of their fellows at the store, and wistfully looking on at the game.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The bookkeeper had for a few days past moved in silence about the premises, avoiding the common room as he would a lazaretto, avoiding even his kind.