Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

later than; following

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

of short duration or distance

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

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

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

rid of obstructions

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

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

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

the organ of sight

From this reading The operator lingered while Morgan ran his eye over the few words.

a person who fells trees

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

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

From this reading The operator lingered while Morgan ran his eye over the few words.

moving swiftly

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

the act of giving

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

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

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

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

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

and nothing more

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading The operator lingered while Morgan ran his eye over the few words.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

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

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

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

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

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

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

above and across; more than

From this reading The operator lingered while Morgan ran his eye over the few words.

select carefully from a group

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The operator lingered while Morgan ran his eye over the few words.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

for a short time

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

in the near future

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

having a supporting base

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

the first light of day

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

someone who transmits messages by telegraph

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

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

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

male cat

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Sure--much obliged," Morgan returned, his voice hoarse with broken sleep, his head not instantly clear of its flying clouds.

in a hearty manner

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

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

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

during the time that

From this reading The operator lingered while Morgan ran his eye over the few words.

which person or people

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SOME FOOL WITH A GUN Morgan was roused out of his brief sleep at the Elkhorn hotel shortly after sunrise by the night telegrapher at the railroad station, who came with a telegram.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The operator lingered while Morgan ran his eye over the few words.

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

From this reading "I thought you'd like to have it as soon as possible," the operator said, in apology for his early intrusion, standing by Morgan's bed, Tom Conboy attending just outside the door with ear primed to pick up the smallest word.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "Much obliged, old feller," Morgan said, warmly, giving the young man a quick look of understanding that must serve in place of more words, seeing that Conboy had his head within the door.