Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

in an awkward manner

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

call forth

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

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From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

above and across; more than

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

in the direction of

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading A short arm jab, vicious and effective, caught Black Jack’s jaw, bringing a grunt of pain from the breed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The man was crawling toward Shorty and Black Jack, his eyes on Shorty’s gun that lay close by.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading His hand closed over the weapon and he sprang forward, his right arm dangling awkwardly at his side, the gun in his left hand.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading From the shelter of the high bank moved the man whom Shorty had knocked out with his gun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

plural of “wrestler” — combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.

moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion

From this reading Then, with a writhing, twisting movement used by professional wrestlers, the little puncher slid from under the other’s bulk, still holding the black head in the crook of his arm.