used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
anew
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
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 The bullet had penetrated the fleshy part of his arm.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The bullet had penetrated the fleshy part of his arm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Tom Pagdin’s crooked forefinger closed on the trigger.
cr-r-rack
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From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Tom Pagdin’s crooked forefinger closed on the trigger.
ejectedverbUS /ɪˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
fleshyadjectiveUS /ˈfleʃi/
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
From this reading The bullet had penetrated the fleshy part of his arm.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading Tom Pagdin’s crooked forefinger closed on the trigger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading TOM PAGDIN GOES GUNNING.
GUNNINGverbUS /ˈɡʌnɪŋ/
inflected form of “gun” — shoot with a gun
From this reading TOM PAGDIN GOES GUNNING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bullet had penetrated the fleshy part of his arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bullet had penetrated the fleshy part of his arm.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
levernounUS /ˈlevər/
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
held up in the air
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom Pagdin’s crooked forefinger closed on the trigger.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
PAGDIN
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From this reading TOM PAGDIN GOES GUNNING.
Pagdin's
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From this reading Tom Pagdin’s crooked forefinger closed on the trigger.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The bullet had penetrated the fleshy part of his arm.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The bullet had penetrated the fleshy part of his arm.
Petit
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From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Pagdin’s crooked forefinger closed on the trigger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
male cat
From this reading TOM PAGDIN GOES GUNNING.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading Tom Pagdin’s crooked forefinger closed on the trigger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading The sharp cr-r-rack of the Winchester was answered by a howl of pain from Jean Petit.
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 Tom wrenched back the lever, ejected the smoking shell, slid another cartridge out of the magazine into the barrel, and lifted the rifle to his shoulder again.
