Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

later than; following

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

(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 Gral was small, and weakest of all the males.

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

having knowledge of

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

the relation between causes and effects

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

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 There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

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From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

issue commands or orders for

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

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

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

take in solid food

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

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

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

plural of “grunt” — the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

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

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

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

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

crowded or massed together

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

not many times

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

of less size or importance

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Gral was small, and weakest of all the males.

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From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

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 _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

not any; not one

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

and nothing more

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

food for domestic livestock

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

restricted to something

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

in a relentless manner

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Gral was small, and weakest of all the males.

a very sleepy state

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

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

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

up to a particular time

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very causality of his existence was a succession of brute obedience to brute awareness, for it was only thus that one survived.

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading Gral was small, and weakest of all the males.

at the time that

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

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

From this reading _Relentlessly, a narrative as old as time drives forward to a climax as old as man--and points a finger as grim as Death._ In the purely cerebral sense, there was no particular point-of-sequence at which Gral could have been said to Know.

which person or people

From this reading Gral could not remember when he had experienced the latter, for it was the dictate of Gor-wah, the Old One, that who did not bring did not eat--not until the others had gorged.

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From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was the _danger-sense_ on those days when the great-toothed cats roamed the valley, and the males-who-will-bring remained huddled and sullen in the caves above the great ledge; there was the _hunger-sense_ when provender was low, and Gor-wah drove them out with grunts and gibes to hunt the wild-dogs and lizards and lesser beasts; and not infrequently there was the other sense, the _not-hunger_, when the bring had been exceptional and there was somnolence after the gorging.