used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Don't!" she begged.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't!" she begged.
divisible by two
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
opinion or judgment
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
Houck
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From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
a particular point in time
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
palsynounUS /ˈpɔːlzi/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
POWDER-BURNT
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From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
pumpingverbUS /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “pump” — operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
supineadjectiveUS /səˈpaɪn/
lying face upward
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading June, watching him with eyes held in a fascination of terror, felt that at any moment he might begin pumping shots into the supine body.
wolfishadjective
resembling or characteristic (or considered characteristic) of a wolf
From this reading NOT EVEN POWDER-BURNT Houck stood over the prostrate man, the smoking revolver in his hand, on his lips a cruel twist and in his throat a wolfish snarl.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She shook off the palsy that held her and almost hurled her soft young body at him.
