used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Did you get any grub?” asked Price.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Did you get any grub?” asked Price.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
BloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Ike pulled bread and meat from his pockets.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you get any grub?” asked Price.
give expression to
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ike pulled bread and meat from his pockets.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Did you get any grub?” asked Price.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading “Did you get any grub?” asked Price.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Ike pulled bread and meat from his pockets.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Ike pulled bread and meat from his pockets.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Ike pulled bread and meat from his pockets.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
the upper part of anything
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
TRANSGRESSORnounUS /trænzˈɡresər/
someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR.
at the time that
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Price fell to and kept his mouth so full that he could not ask questions until Ike had had opportunity to regain his wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Bloody Ike reached the top of the basin, where Price was waiting impatiently, and consumed with curiosity, he was out of breath and unable to express his feelings, but he shook his fists, waved his arms, gasped and choked in impotent rage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you get any grub?” asked Price.
