used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Suddenly its fire ceased.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Suddenly its fire ceased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
High-nosed
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From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
missilesnounUS /ˈmɪsəlz/
plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
on the contrary
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
reptile's
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From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
uttered with a trill
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
rudimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌruːdəˈmentəri/
being or involving basic facts or principles
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
cut with a saw
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
spatverbUS /spæt/
come down like raindrops
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
move hurridly
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly its fire ceased.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
a special situation
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
unallayed
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From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading High-nosed, seeming to smell its enemies rather than see them, like an uncouth blind monster of the rudimentary past, the Thing crept on, its speed as surprising as a reptile's.
ViciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
Von
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From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
Waldhofer
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From this reading Von Waldhofer stood alone, erect, praying that one might strike him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He heard the loud clatter of its machinery as it approached, saw the rolling bands on which it moved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Viciously, with unallayed suspicions, it spat its missiles at the dead battery.
