firearms – n. a small gun
premises – n. a building and the area of land that it is on
holstered – adj. placed in a holster -- a leather weapons case that is worn on the body
arises – v. to begin to occur or to exist
altercation – n. a noisy or angry argument
alley – n. a narrow street or passage between buildings
alarm – v. to cause (someone) to feel a sense of danger; to worry or frighten (someone)
intimidate – v. to make (someone) afraid
versus – preposition used to indicate two different things or choices that are being compared or considered
fan – n. a person who likes and admires someone or something in a big way; a supporter
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