used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
have
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
burrowsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
Chet
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From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
a young female
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
Harkness
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From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
How
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From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
and nothing more
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
a course of conduct
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
on the contrary
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
roastingnounUS /ˈroʊstɪŋ/
cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
cut with a saw
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading For seven Earth days he and Chet had kept account of the hours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
ThrowersnounUS /ˈθroʊərz/
plural of “thrower” — a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading How long after that they had followed their stumbling course he could not have told.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading _The Throwers of Thunder_ It is doubtful if Walter Harkness heard or consciously saw that fleeing tribe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw only the glorious sunlight and its sparkling reflection upon the stream; and in his nostrils was the scent of roasting meat to rouse him to a frenzy.
which person or people
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Time ceased to be measured in hours and days; rather was it reckoned in painful progress a foot at a time up rocky burrows, helping, both of them, to ease the path for the girl who struggled so bravely with them, until aching muscles refused to bear them further.
