used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
addictionnounUS /əˈdɪkʃən/
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
barroomnounUS /ˈbɑːrruːm/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "I've got it now," she said and her voice rang out through the barroom.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
big-time
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From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading "I've got it now," she blurted.
butcherynounUS /ˈbʊtʃəri/
a building where animals are butchered
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
dumpverbUS /dʌmp/
throw away as refuse
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
fever-pitch
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From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
good-night
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From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got it now," she blurted.
Hannon
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From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
I've
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From this reading "I've got it now," she blurted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've got it now," she blurted.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
NormanounUS /ˈnɔːrmə/
a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I've got it now," she blurted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
and nothing more
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I've got it now," she said and her voice rang out through the barroom.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "I've got it now," she said and her voice rang out through the barroom.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've got it now," she said and her voice rang out through the barroom.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've got it now," she blurted.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
spacer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
thirty-threeadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I've got it now," she said and her voice rang out through the barroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
in or at the place that
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
which person or people
From this reading Her voice rose to a fever-pitch, her face cleared and took on the look of someone who is anticipating a real thrill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The only kind of a rascal that could dump a spacer and kill thirty-three people and then turn up with another spacer is a big-time operator.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Norma Hannon was at that stage in the addiction where bloody murderous butchery would thrill her about to the same degree as a normal woman being kissed good-night at her front door.
