used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
acenounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
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anew
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
exhale hard
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
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causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
deceptivelyadverbUS /dɪˈseptɪvli/
in a misleading way
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
excruciatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
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flickverbUS /flɪk/
flash intermittently
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
gloatingnounUS /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
malicious satisfaction
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
hasn't
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
imperviousnessnoun
the quality of being impenetrable (by people or light or missiles etc.)
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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immediately past
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
Morini's
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From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
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not any; not one
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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quartznounUS /kwɔːrts/
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
ribnounUS /rɪb/
support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
rock-based
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From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
sliversnounUS /ˈslɪvərz/
plural of “sliver” — a small thin sharp bit or wood or glass or metal
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
stabbedverbUS /stæbd/
inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
steel-chain
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From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
not in physical motion
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
Storm'snounUS /stɔːrmz/
possessive form of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
successive (without a break)
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having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Every breath he took stabbed an excruciating pang through his lungs.
TrianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
trumpsnounUS /trʌmps/
plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
vises
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From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAST ROUND Storm's face was bleak, but his two guns might have been gripped in vises mounted on rock-based foundations for all the quivering they showed.
at the time that
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He thought that the colossal impact of Morini's bullet must have broken a rib, for, although no revolver in the world loaded a charge heavy enough to penetrate that wonderful steel-chain armour, the imperviousness of it was no defence against the sheer shock of the blow.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet his gay, reckless fighting smile was on his lips; and, when he spoke again, his voice was still deadly even, still rippling so deceptively smoothly over jagged slivers of quartz.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
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From this reading "Free Tip Number Two--straight from the stable--Big Triangle: When you flick out the king of trumps, never start in gloating until you're dam' sure the other man hasn't got the ace tucked away in his fist some place!
