used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading The three men carried Carline to a bunk and dropped him on it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
Carline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The three men carried Carline to a bunk and dropped him on it.
clothing in general
From this reading They covered him up and emptied a cupful of whiskey on his pillow and clothes.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading They covered him up and emptied a cupful of whiskey on his pillow and clothes.
cupfulnoun
the quantity a cup will hold
From this reading They covered him up and emptied a cupful of whiskey on his pillow and clothes.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
Despard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
DossverbUS /dɔːs/
sleep in a convenient place
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The three men carried Carline to a bunk and dropped him on it.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading They covered him up and emptied a cupful of whiskey on his pillow and clothes.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
HiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They covered him up and emptied a cupful of whiskey on his pillow and clothes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The three men carried Carline to a bunk and dropped him on it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
the force of workers available
From this reading The three men carried Carline to a bunk and dropped him on it.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The three men carried Carline to a bunk and dropped him on it.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading They covered him up and emptied a cupful of whiskey on his pillow and clothes.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
rawhidenounUS /ˈrɔːhaɪd/
untanned hide especially of cattle; cut in strips it is used for whips and ropes
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
Renn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
cut with a saw
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Renn Doss, the false friend, saw the danger of the recognition of the firearms by Carline.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They covered him up and emptied a cupful of whiskey on his pillow and clothes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three men carried Carline to a bunk and dropped him on it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The savage swing of a half pound of fine shot braided up in a rawhide bag, and a good aim, reduced Carline to an inert figure of a man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading They covered him up and emptied a cupful of whiskey on his pillow and clothes.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Renn Doss" was Hilt Despard, pirate captain, whose instantaneous action always had served him well in moments of peril.
