used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The morning sun was warm across his pillow, making him blink.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
blinkverbUS /blɪŋk/
briefly shut the eyes
From this reading The morning sun was warm across his pillow, making him blink.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading An unseen monster was creeping up his prostrate body.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He could feel its hot breath on his cheek.
lacking funds
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He could feel its hot breath on his cheek.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could feel its hot breath on his cheek.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading An unseen monster was creeping up his prostrate body.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
ENTERTAINverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He could feel its hot breath on his cheek.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could feel its hot breath on his cheek.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The morning sun was warm across his pillow, making him blink.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An unseen monster was creeping up his prostrate body.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He could feel its hot breath on his cheek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He could feel its hot breath on his cheek.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The morning sun was warm across his pillow, making him blink.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading An unseen monster was creeping up his prostrate body.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning sun was warm across his pillow, making him blink.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could feel its hot breath on his cheek.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The morning sun was warm across his pillow, making him blink.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading An unseen monster was creeping up his prostrate body.
RALESTONES
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From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The morning sun was warm across his pillow, making him blink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
tormentornounUS /ˈtɔːrmentər/
someone who torments
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
UNOBTRUSIVEadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading An unseen monster was creeping up his prostrate body.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An unseen monster was creeping up his prostrate body.
Val
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From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
someone who visits
From this reading THE RALESTONES ENTERTAIN AN UNOBTRUSIVE VISITOR Val lay trapped in an underground cavern, chained to the floor.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The morning sun was warm across his pillow, making him blink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An unseen monster was creeping up his prostrate body.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a mighty effort he broke his bonds and threw out his arms in an attempt to fight off his tormentor.
