used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WALKING PINCUSHION.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
ain't
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From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
(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 Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
being joined in close association
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
it's
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From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
Jim
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From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
and nothing more
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
lynxnounUS /lɪŋks/
a text browser
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
nuthin
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From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
PINCUSHIONnoun
a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
From this reading A WALKING PINCUSHION.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
Ralph's
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From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
sarcasms
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From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
in the near future
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
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 Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A WALKING PINCUSHION.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading An examination of Ralph’s weapon showed that a cartridge from the magazine had become jammed just at the critical instant that he faced the lynx.
well-oiled
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From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading “There ain’t nuthin’ better than this old Winchester of mine,” declared Mountain Jim, taking his well-oiled and polished, albeit ancient model rifle from its holster and patting it lovingly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ralph’s story was soon told, with the accompaniment of a running fire of sarcasms from Mountain Jim concerning automatic rifles and all connected with them.
a late time of life
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “I’ve carried it through the Rockies for fifteen years and it’s never failed me yet.”
