used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
anew
From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
back-heeled
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From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
exhale hard
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
circletnoun
a small circle
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
crunchedverbUS /krʌntʃt/
past form of “crunch” — make a crushing noise
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
duckedverbUS /dʌkt/
past form of “duck” — to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
an opposing military force
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
FarrellnounUS /ˈferɪl/
United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
fetternounUS /ˈfetər/
a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
flailverbUS /fleɪl/
give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
Ismailiannoun
an adherent of Ismailism; a member of the Ismaili branch of Shiism
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
Ismailian's
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From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
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 As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
select carefully from a group
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Farrell knew that he could not lash out with a second blow of his flail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading As the Ismailian at the left of the group started, caught the gleam of silver, and stooped to pick it up, Farrell, whirling his flail, leaped from cover and charged.
white-robed
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From this reading The massive circlet of iron crunched home as the other white-robed enemy whirled from confronting his prisoner and drew a pistol.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * The startled cry of the crouching negro was simultaneous with the impact of the swinging fetter against the skull of the stooping enemy.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading He ducked as the pistol flashed, gripped the Ismailian's wrist as the pistol cracked again, and back-heeled him.
