Chapter I · Chapter 1

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

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

From this reading And later?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading What will life be like in that latter-day jungle?

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

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

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

come to pass

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

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

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

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

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

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

From this reading What will life be like in that latter-day jungle?

a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival

From this reading What will life be like in that latter-day jungle?

apprehended with certainty

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading And later?

belonging to the present or recent times

From this reading What will life be like in that latter-day jungle?

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading What will life be like in that latter-day jungle?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading What will life be like in that latter-day jungle?

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

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

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

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From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

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From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

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From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading Who will survive?

one who lives through affliction

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What will life be like in that latter-day jungle?

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

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

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

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

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

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

(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 William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

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

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

at the time that

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

which person or people

From this reading Who will survive?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _What will happen when the alien ships strike Earth?

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From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...

in the company of; together with

From this reading William F. Nolan, well known in SF circles on the West Coast, returns with this grim story of the days and the nights of Lewis Stillman--survivor ..._ He was running, running down the long tunnels, the shadows hunting him, claws clutching at him, nearer ...