used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Terry lifted the hand holding the knife as Ben approached.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Terry lifted the hand holding the knife as Ben approached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE ENGLISHMAN’S BAG.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Terry lifted the hand holding the knife as Ben approached.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
bloatedverbUS /ˈbloʊtɪd/
past form of “bloat” — become bloated or swollen or puff up
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
a youthful male person
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
lacking funds
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
DoubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
ENGLISHMAN'S
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From this reading THE ENGLISHMAN’S BAG.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Terry lifted the hand holding the knife as Ben approached.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Terry lifted the hand holding the knife as Ben approached.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Terry lifted the hand holding the knife as Ben approached.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
held up in the air
From this reading Terry lifted the hand holding the knife as Ben approached.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
meditated
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From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Instead of finding a lodging in flesh and muscle the bullet struck the blade of the knife and broke it off short at the handle.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Terry lifted the hand holding the knife as Ben approached.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENGLISHMAN’S BAG.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doubting if the drunken man would heed his words, and realizing that it would be impossible to reach his side in time to prevent the meditated crime, the boy fired at the uplifted arm.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading His hand and arm temporarily paralyzed by the force of the impact, Terry caught hold of his wrist with his left hand and looked about with a snarl on his bloated face.
