used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a twinkling Tom had hold of the Italian's arm.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In a twinkling Tom had hold of the Italian's arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He wrenched the pistol away, spraining the Italian's arm.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
lacking funds
From this reading Instantly Tom "broke" the weapon, dropping the cartridges out into his pocket.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Instantly Tom "broke" the weapon, dropping the cartridges out into his pocket.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Instantly Tom "broke" the weapon, dropping the cartridges out into his pocket.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wrenched the pistol away, spraining the Italian's arm.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In a twinkling Tom had hold of the Italian's arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a twinkling Tom had hold of the Italian's arm.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly Tom "broke" the weapon, dropping the cartridges out into his pocket.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Instantly Tom "broke" the weapon, dropping the cartridges out into his pocket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
Italian's
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From this reading In a twinkling Tom had hold of the Italian's arm.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instantly Tom "broke" the weapon, dropping the cartridges out into his pocket.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Instantly Tom "broke" the weapon, dropping the cartridges out into his pocket.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
Prenter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
sprainingverbUS /ˈspreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading He wrenched the pistol away, spraining the Italian's arm.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
male cat
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In a twinkling Tom had hold of the Italian's arm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Instantly Tom "broke" the weapon, dropping the cartridges out into his pocket.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Prenter, who stood beside him, had knocked up the barrel so that the bullet sped over the heads of the crowd.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading THE NIGHT IS NOT OVER Tom winced slightly, as the pistol was discharged, for some of the powder burned his face.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading He wrenched the pistol away, spraining the Italian's arm.
