used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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abductverbUS /æbˈdʌkt/
take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The psychiatrist swallowed and looked at the muzzle of the weapon.
react verbally
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one or some or every or all without specification
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any thing at all
From this reading "Don't do anything foolish," the stranger said.
in or near a particular place or position
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earlier than; in front of
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
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causing or capable of causing death
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didn't
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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Don't
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the state of being unsure of something
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Dr
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at any time
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the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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devoid of good sense or judgment
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set up or found
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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a young female
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grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
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a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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Jim
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LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
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prefer or wish to do something
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The psychiatrist swallowed and looked at the muzzle of the weapon.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading The psychiatrist swallowed and looked at the muzzle of the weapon.
not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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psychiatricadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/
relating to or used in or engaged in the practice of psychiatry
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psychiatristnounUS /səˈkaɪətrəst/
a physician who specializes in psychiatry
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
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plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
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swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
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great in vertical dimension; high in stature
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The psychiatrist swallowed and looked at the muzzle of the weapon.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
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