45
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
in addition
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading INTO THE TUNNEL "What's that?" cried Bud.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
coyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading "I just winged a coyote."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading INTO THE TUNNEL "What's that?" cried Bud.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Who's there?" demanded Nort.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
drawling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I just winged a coyote."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE TUNNEL "What's that?" cried Bud.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
and nothing more
From this reading "I just winged a coyote."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
Nort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who's there?" demanded Nort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
Pocut
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INTO THE TUNNEL "What's that?" cried Bud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE TUNNEL "What's that?" cried Bud.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Who's there?" demanded Nort.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
TUNNELverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading INTO THE TUNNEL "What's that?" cried Bud.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INTO THE TUNNEL "What's that?" cried Bud.
which person or people
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
Who's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Who's there?" demanded Nort.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading "I just winged a coyote."
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The hand of Dick went toward the .45 he wore in a holster at his belt, and, it might be added, the hands of the others did also.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Keep your shirts on," came the somewhat drawling voice of Pocut Pete, who, it seemed, had returned after shuffling off in the darkness.
