used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Throw ’em down and out here quick!”
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading Westy whispered something to Rip and resumed his authoritative manner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Westy called out of the night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Throw ’em down and out here quick!”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “Throw ’em down and out here quick!”
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Throw ’em down and out here quick!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Westy whispered something to Rip and resumed his authoritative manner.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Westy called out of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Westy called out of the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Throw ’em down and out here quick!”
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
pigeonnounUS /ˈpɪdʒən/
wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “Throw ’em down and out here quick!”
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Westy whispered something to Rip and resumed his authoritative manner.
RipverbUS /rɪp/
tear or be torn violently
From this reading Westy whispered something to Rip and resumed his authoritative manner.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Westy whispered something to Rip and resumed his authoritative manner.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Westy called out of the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
propel through the air
From this reading “Throw ’em down and out here quick!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
Westy
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From this reading Westy called out of the night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Their former owners were using violent language in deference to Bull and accusing him of being a stool pigeon, while he vainly protested his innocence.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Westy whispered something to Rip and resumed his authoritative manner.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Three guns immediately came tumbling out on the ground and within a few feet of each other.
