used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked up at Nadara and shrieked out his rage and his threats of vengeance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Upward he clambered half the distance to the girl's lofty perch.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Upward he clambered half the distance to the girl's lofty perch.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
the organ of sight
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Upward he clambered half the distance to the girl's lofty perch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Upward he clambered half the distance to the girl's lofty perch.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Upward he clambered half the distance to the girl's lofty perch.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up at Nadara and shrieked out his rage and his threats of vengeance.
roused to anger
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
Nadara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He looked up at Nadara and shrieked out his rage and his threats of vengeance.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Upward he clambered half the distance to the girl's lofty perch.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He looked up at Nadara and shrieked out his rage and his threats of vengeance.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading He looked up at Nadara and shrieked out his rage and his threats of vengeance.
spittingnounUS /ˈspɪtɪŋ/
the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
having a supporting base
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
STARKadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading He looked up at Nadara and shrieked out his rage and his threats of vengeance.
Thurg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up at Nadara and shrieked out his rage and his threats of vengeance.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FIRST MATE STARK Upon the day that Thurg discovered Nadara he had come racing to the foot of the cliff, roaring and bellowing like a mad bull.
directed up
From this reading Upward he clambered half the distance to the girl's lofty perch.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading He looked up at Nadara and shrieked out his rage and his threats of vengeance.
(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 Then a bit of jagged rock, well aimed, had brought him to a sudden halt, spitting blood and teeth from his injured mouth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nadara launched another missile at him that caught him full upon one eye, dropping him like a stone to the narrow ledge upon which he had been standing.
