used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
clothing in general
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
coyotenounUS /kaɪˈoʊti/
small wolf native to western North America
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
coyote's
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From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
giddinessnoun
an impulsive scatterbrained manner
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
how
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From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
Nalik'ideyu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
not any; not one
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
having a point
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
raspnounUS /ræsp/
uttering in an irritated tone
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
cut with a saw
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He opened his eyes and saw the pointed ears, the outline of a coyote head between him and a dull gray sky, was able to recognize Nalik'ideyu.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He shivered as the chill damp of his clothes made him aware that he must have been lying out in the full force of the downpour for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
TopaznounUS /ˈtoʊpæz/
a yellow quartz
From this reading The dull clouds overhead had released the first heavy rain Travis had experienced since their landing on Topaz.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
Travis
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From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
wetnessnounUS /ˈwetnəs/
the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
From this reading A wetness other than that from the coyote's tongue slid down his forehead now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rasp of something wet and rough, persistent against his cheek; Travis tried to turn his head to avoid the contact and was answered by a burst of pain which trailed off into a giddiness, making him fear another move, no matter how minor.
