used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAMPING OVER A POWDER MAGAZINE Bang!
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading CAMPING OVER A POWDER MAGAZINE Bang!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
CAMPINGnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading CAMPING OVER A POWDER MAGAZINE Bang!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
without deviation
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
FilipinonounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
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 the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
Igorrote
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From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
Igorrote's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
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 CAMPING OVER A POWDER MAGAZINE Bang!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
on one occasion
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CAMPING OVER A POWDER MAGAZINE Bang!
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
POWDERnounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading CAMPING OVER A POWDER MAGAZINE Bang!
with speed
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The young captain's pistol was now empty, the other shots having been discharged during the climb up the hill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then up leaped the Igorrote once more and bounded onward, the lance point aimed directly for Ben's throat!
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the Filipino "had been there before," and as the trigger went down he dropped to the ground with the rapidity of lightning, and the bullet intended for him struck a man some distance in the rear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was the report of Ben's pistol, and the weapon was aimed directly for the Igorrote's head, for the young captain had learned the value of aiming and firing quickly.
