Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Margaret asked a sharp question.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

carefully weighed

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

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From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

divisible by two

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

the state of being inactive

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

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From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Margaret asked a sharp question.

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From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

unnecessarily cautious

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Margaret asked a sharp question.

plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Margaret asked a sharp question.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

in the near future

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

not in physical motion

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

in a sullen manner

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He could not blame them too much for being overcautious.

not yet brought into existence

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.

which person or people

From this reading Eldon felt a surge of admiration for the scattered remnants of the Forest People who still fought against such overwhelming odds, even though their sullenly suspicious minds had condemned Krasna's unborn child--her child and his--to death.

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From this reading Wor was singing as he entered Margaret's rooms, and despite the mutation which had increased his intelligence his savage Puva ancestry betrayed itself in the roaring vocal antics he considered music.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One night he overheard the critical conversation which meant this forced inaction would soon end.