Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

anew

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

one or the other of two

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

opinion or judgment

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

the act of consuming food

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

of or relating to cats

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

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 For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

not any; not one

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

softened by the addition of cushions or padding

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

move upward

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

cut with a saw

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

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

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

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

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

a special situation

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

up to a particular time

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

directed up

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

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

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading In either event it might prove meat for Sheeta, and so the wary feline stalked by a circuitous route, upon soft, padded feet that gave forth no sound, until the circling aasvogel and his intended prey were upwind.

in or at the place that

From this reading Vengeance and Mercy It was an hour later that Sheeta, the panther, hunting, chanced to glance upward into the blue sky where his attention was attracted by Ska, the vulture, circling slowly above the bush a mile away and downwind.

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

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

during the time that

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

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

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading For a long minute the yellow eyes stared intently at the gruesome bird.

but in spite of that

From this reading The hunting cat guessed that on the ground beneath Ska was some living thing of flesh--either a beast feeding upon its kill or a dying animal that Ska did not yet dare attack.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading They saw Ska dive and rise again to continue his ominous circling and in these movements their woodcraft read that which, while obvious to Sheeta, would doubtless have meant nothing to you or me.