used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, there were good reasons they should not kill him--yet.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
Carr
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From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Nemesis_ The Llotta did not use their ray-pistols.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Besides, there were good reasons they should not kill him--yet.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, there were good reasons they should not kill him--yet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Besides, there were good reasons they should not kill him--yet.
staying power
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
Llotta
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From this reading _Nemesis_ The Llotta did not use their ray-pistols.
roused to anger
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
NemesisnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading _Nemesis_ The Llotta did not use their ray-pistols.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Nemesis_ The Llotta did not use their ray-pistols.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
ray-pistols
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From this reading _Nemesis_ The Llotta did not use their ray-pistols.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Besides, there were good reasons they should not kill him--yet.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Besides, there were good reasons they should not kill him--yet.
make steady
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
TerrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Nemesis_ The Llotta did not use their ray-pistols.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Nemesis_ The Llotta did not use their ray-pistols.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, there were good reasons they should not kill him--yet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
twinedverbUS /twaɪnd/
past form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
the act of using
From this reading _Nemesis_ The Llotta did not use their ray-pistols.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other was on his back, hairy legs twined around his waist, an arm under his chin, drawing his head back with a steady and terrible pressure.
well-planted
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From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were too busy attempting to elude the mad rushes of the powerful Terrestrial.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Carr drove one of them halfway down the passageway with a well-planted punch.
but in spite of that
From this reading Besides, there were good reasons they should not kill him--yet.
