used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
aero-sub
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From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
aero-subs
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From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
amphibiannounUS /æmˈfɪbiən/
a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
amphibiansnounUS /æmˈfɪbiənz/
plural of “amphibian” — a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
Caucasianoun
a large region between the Black and Caspian seas that contains the Caucasus Mountains; oil is its major resource
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
compatriotsnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “compatriot” — a person from your own country
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
flame-breathing
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From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
staying power
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
lickingnounUS /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
Maniel
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From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
in motion
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
not any; not one
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
protruded
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From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
marked by absence of sound
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
slotnounUS /slɑːt/
a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
with low volume
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
Sound-and-Vision
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From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As, with each and every aero-sub in place, the amphibians started moving inland, Professor Maniel made his first move.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
push forcefully
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
very small
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
turtlesnounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But as each aero-sub entered its proper slot in the side of the mother amphibian, it was turned about and the nose thrust back into the opening, which closed down to fit tightly about the nose of the aero-sub, so that those flame-breathing monsters protruded from the sides of the amphibians in many places--transforming the amphibians into monsters with hundreds of golden, licking tongues!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Caucasia Falls Silent_ As the scores of amphibian monsters came lumbering forth upon dry land it became instantly apparent why the aero-subs had returned to the mother ships.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a few moments, out of the water, the amphibians were almost helpless, with practically no way of attack or defense--as helpless as huge turtles turned legs up.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading With the tiny apparatus upon which he had been working, he stepped to the table before the Sound-and-Vision apparatus and spoke softly to his compatriots.
