used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I wouldn't chortle overmuch, if I were you.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
chortleverbUS /ˈtʃɔːrtəl/
laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading But I wouldn't chortle overmuch, if I were you.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
cobbles
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From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
an opposing military force
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I wouldn't chortle overmuch, if I were you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I wouldn't chortle overmuch, if I were you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
loosenverbUS /ˈluːsən/
make loose or looser
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
occurring by chance
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
Luis
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From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
overmuchnoun
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading But I wouldn't chortle overmuch, if I were you.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
SenegalesenounUS /ˌsenəɡəˈliːz/
a native or inhabitant of Senegal
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
SIMÉON
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From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
Siméon's
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From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
tiger'snounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I wouldn't chortle overmuch, if I were you.
which person or people
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even in death the Senegalese did not let go his prey; and his fingers, hard as iron and armed with nails piercing as a tiger's claws, dug into the neck of the enemy, who lay gurgling, deprived of consciousness and strength.
wouldn't
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From this reading But I wouldn't chortle overmuch, if I were you.
Ya-Bon
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From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
Ya-Bon's
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From this reading SIMÉON GIVES BATTLE It took them some time to loosen Ya-Bon's grip.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Don Luis caught sight of Siméon's revolver on the cobbles of the yard:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was lucky for you, you old ruffian," he said, in a low voice, "that Ya-Bon did not have time to squeeze the breath out of you before you fired that shot.
