Chapter IX

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

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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

From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a moment Shann wondered if the alien meant that statement literally.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading For a moment Shann wondered if the alien meant that statement literally.

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

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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

From this reading For a moment Shann wondered if the alien meant that statement literally.

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

From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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

From this reading For a moment Shann wondered if the alien meant that statement literally.

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From this reading "You Throg meat!"

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading For a moment Shann wondered if the alien meant that statement literally.

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

From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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

From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

above and across; more than

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading For a moment Shann wondered if the alien meant that statement literally.

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

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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

From this reading For a moment Shann wondered if the alien meant that statement literally.

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

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

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

From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

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From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

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

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

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

From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

which person or people

From this reading Then the Throg who had given that order moved closer.

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From this reading His hand-claws clasped a small metal plate surmounted by a hoop of thin wire over which was stretched a web of threads glistening in the sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading For a moment Shann wondered if the alien meant that statement literally.

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

From this reading Holding that hoop on a level with his mouth, the alien clicked his mandibles, and those sounds became barely distinguishable basic galactic words.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You Throg meat!"