used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you?" he shouted.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
without doubt or question
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you want?
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
drummingnounUS /ˈdrʌmɪŋ/
the act of playing drums
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
half-turned
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From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What are you?" he shouted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
jerkyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɜːrki/
lacking a steady rhythm
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
having a point
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "What are you?" he shouted.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
Torcred
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From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
unsmilingadjectiveUS /ənˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
not smiling
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Torcred took a step toward him, his anger boiling up dangerously, blood drumming in his ears.
urgencynounUS /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What do you want?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Torcred could see his face clearly this time, and this time it was unsmiling, the brows drawn together and lips compressed in an expression of anxiety.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you?" he shouted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stranger beckoned with a jerky urgency, half-turned, and pointed toward the crevice of the cliff.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you?" he shouted.
