AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
BRICKnounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
contortionsnounUS /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/
plural of “contortion” — the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
ejaculations
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From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
HoldverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold on, Kansas!" interposed Red.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
interposed
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From this reading "Hold on, Kansas!" interposed Red.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
Kimball
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From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
MAKESnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
MOVEverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold on, Kansas!" interposed Red.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Hold on, Kansas!" interposed Red.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading He poured forth incoherent promises of secrecy, ejaculations of despair and frenzied assurances of innocence.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
There's
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From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
weaponnounUS /ˈwepən/
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading BRICK MAKES A MOVE As Kansas Kimball raised his weapon to fire, the man before him uttered a cry of terror and began to entreat for his life.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the full light of the dazzling moon, his face showed all the pallor, all the contortions of a coward who, though believing himself lost, has not the resolution to mask his fear.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "There's not a one of the bunch believes that story about the last wagon getting away, and the dying wife.
