used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading "You use nicked bullets?"
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
every person
From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
nickedverbUS /nɪkt/
past form of “nick” — cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading "You use nicked bullets?"
not any; not one
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
puncturedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃərd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The corporal, for no particular reason, jerked a cartridge into the chamber, and then snapped it out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
Tomlinson
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From this reading Tomlinson did not, as everybody noticed, appear exactly pleased.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
the act of using
From this reading "You use nicked bullets?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, it was not difficult to fancy that he was a trifle embarrassed.
at the time that
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It is a little easier to bring down a deer with a bullet that will split up into a torn strip of metal when it meets a bone than with one that has a solid nose and makes a clean, punctured wound.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You use nicked bullets?"
