Chapter XV

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

later than; following

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

wait in hiding to attack

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

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

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

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

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

in bodily form

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

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From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

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From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

plural of “four” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

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

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

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

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

emit long loud cries

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

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

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

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

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

in a stupid manner

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

in a swift manner

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Despite his command, they continued to crouch stupidly close to the ground, striving to keep out of reach of the clutching hands that swung from the branches overhead.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

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

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

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

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

in the direction of

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading LYING IN AMBUSH The two slaves seemed not to hear Bomba.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.

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

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Perhaps they were half dead from fright, or perhaps they thought that the malady that had attacked the monkeys had disordered Bomba’s mind as well.

which person or people

From this reading Finding that the slaves were too terrified to heed his orders, Bomba seized Neram, who was nearer to him, and flung him bodily through the opening of the cave.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading One great ape dropped to the ground and came swiftly toward them on all fours, uttering howl after howl, so wild and eerie that it froze the blood in the veins of the adventurers.