used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With eager fingers Conniston struck a match.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There was half a box of cartridges with it.
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 There was half a box of cartridges with it.
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From this reading With eager fingers Conniston struck a match.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading With eager fingers Conniston struck a match.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading With eager fingers Conniston struck a match.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He flung the bedding open upon the ground.
set up or found
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He flung the bedding open upon the ground.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There was half a box of cartridges with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He flung the bedding open upon the ground.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was half a box of cartridges with it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
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 He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading With eager fingers Conniston struck a match.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He flung the bedding open upon the ground.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
protrudingadjectiveUS /proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading With eager fingers Conniston struck a match.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was half a box of cartridges with it.
a special situation
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
push forcefully
From this reading He made sure that the magazine was filled, threw a shell into the barrel, thrust the box into his pocket, and ran outside.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He flung the bedding open upon the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading Almost the first thing which his searching eyes found was the heavy Winchester, three inches of its barrel protruding from a roll of bedding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With eager fingers Conniston struck a match.
