used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was an air of restless tension in the small enclosure.
Akar
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From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an air of restless tension in the small enclosure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading There was an air of restless tension in the small enclosure.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hours passed slowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
Kalus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
MantisnounUS /ˈmæntɪs/
predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
not any; not one
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The hours passed slowly.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
worried and uneasy
From this reading There was an air of restless tension in the small enclosure.
sebreum
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From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The hours passed slowly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
Sylviana
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From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading There was an air of restless tension in the small enclosure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hours passed slowly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading For though being banished from the mountain did not mean certain death, it did mean a much harder and more treacherous life.
UsingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an air of restless tension in the small enclosure.
at the time that
From this reading Sylviana had protested slightly, but given in when informed that regardless of the Mantis' decision, there could be no more free meals of sebreum.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Using the wood Akar had brought him, Kalus built a small fire and they divided the cooked meat between them.
