Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

(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 And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

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

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

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

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

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From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

requiring full use of your abilities or resources

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

make larger

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

divisible by two

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

at any time

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

a wide scope

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

start firing a weapon

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

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From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

in a gradual manner

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

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From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

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From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

plural of “growth” — (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

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

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

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

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

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

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

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From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

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

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

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From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

in a northern direction

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

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

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

having a point

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

the act of searching for something

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

make strong or stronger

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

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

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

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

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But to northward of the pointed hills lay league on league of profound jungle--grotesque and enormous growths knitted together impenetrably by a tangle of gigantic, flame-flowered lianas.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading But beyond the expanse of jungle stretched another line of hills, their summits not saw-toothed like his own, but low and gently rounded, and of a smoky purple against the pure turquoise sky.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading And in those rank, green glooms, as Grom had reason to believe, there lurked such monsters as even he, with all his resources of fire and novel weapons, had so far shrunk from challenging.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading To east and south and west he had explored, ever seeking to enlarge the knowledge and strengthen the security of his tribe.

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

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TERRORS OF THE DARK I From the topmost summit of that range of pointed hills which held the caves and the cave-mouth fires of his people, Grom stared northward with keen curiosity.