the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
CanucknounUS /ˈkeɪnək/
informal term for Canadians in general and French Canadians in particular
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
Garry
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From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
hold firmly
From this reading Phil was helpless in the grasp of the half-breed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading Phil was helpless in the grasp of the half-breed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Phil was helpless in the grasp of the half-breed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
LeBlanc
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From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
a particular point in time
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
moustached
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From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phil was helpless in the grasp of the half-breed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
Phil
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From this reading Phil was helpless in the grasp of the half-breed.
Phil's
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From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
pinioning
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From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading LeBlanc called in French for help, and in another moment the black moustached proprietor came rushing in.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phil's hand darted to his pocket for the automatic that Garry had given him before he started on his mission, but he was not quick enough, for in less than an instant LeBlanc had leaped upon him, pinioning his arms to his side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While LeBlanc held Phil, Canuck searched his pockets, taking from him what little money he had, and the automatic revolver.
