used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think they will visit us?" asked Rob of Docak.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
brutes
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From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
CALLERSnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think they will visit us?" asked Rob of Docak.
Docak
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From this reading "Do you think they will visit us?" asked Rob of Docak.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
musknounUS /mʌsk/
an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
raveningadjective
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
without much difficulty
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
rendingadjectiveUS /ˈrendɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "Do you think they will visit us?" asked Rob of Docak.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
snarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
ten-foldadjective
containing ten or ten parts
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think they will visit us?" asked Rob of Docak.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you think they will visit us?" asked Rob of Docak.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were far enough removed from the cavern for the inmates to hear each other readily, while discussing the curious occurrence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you think they will visit us?" asked Rob of Docak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys could not contemplate a visit from the ravening beasts with the indifference of their companions.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading UNWELCOME CALLERS Within the following fifteen minutes it seemed as if a thousand wolves had arrived on the plateau, and were fighting, feasting, snarling, and rending the bodies of the musk oxen to fragments.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To them it seemed that the brutes would be rendered ten-fold fiercer by their taste of blood, and would not stop until they had devoured them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think they will visit us?" asked Rob of Docak.
