used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
Alex
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From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
Alex's
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From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
bartendernounUS /ˈbɑːrtendər/
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
bartender's
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From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
ceilingedadjective
provided with a ceiling especially the overhead interior surface
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
gaudilyadverb
in a tastelessly garish manner
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
leeringadjective
showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
long-barreled
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From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
pingingverbUS /ˈpɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “ping” — hit with a pinging noise
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
with little or no delay
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
get by special effort
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
in a serious manner
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
steel-nosed
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From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
look attentively
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Clay and Ike, with the stranger in the lead, pushed forward to where Teddy, a leering grin on his face, was waiting for another round of beer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The bartender was striving to secure his long-barreled pistol, which lay on a shelf underneath the bar, but Alex was on the watch and the pinging of the automatic sent a steel-nosed bullet crashing through the bar close to the bartender’s hands, which he promptly elevated on high.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Alex’s voice had rang out so seriously and deadly that a wide lane had opened up between him and the bartender.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading AN EXCITING TIME The low ceilinged room was filled with roughly dressed miners and a few women gaudily attired.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now for your insults and threats and the way you have abused Teddy,” Alex cried, anger taking full possession of him.
