used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The morning was always a dull time at the Blue Goose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
BeardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The morning was always a dull time at the Blue Goose.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The morning was always a dull time at the Blue Goose.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
ElbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
Firmstone
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From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
Firmstone's
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From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
flattenverbUS /ˈflætən/
make flat or flatter
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
GoosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading The morning was always a dull time at the Blue Goose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
nickel-jacketed
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From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
and nothing more
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The morning was always a dull time at the Blue Goose.
tippingverbUS /ˈtɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading This material proof he was absently tipping from hand to hand, during his broken and unsatisfactory interview with Firmstone.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That not only Firmstone's reputation, but his life as well, hung in the balance, Zephyr had visible proof.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was nothing more nor less than a nickel-jacketed bullet which, that very morning, had barely missed his head, only to flatten itself against the rocks behind him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
ZephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading _The Bearded Lion_ Zephyr was doing some meditation on his own account after the meeting with Firmstone at the Devil's Elbow.
