used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
abdomennounUS /æbˈdoʊmən/
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
next to; at the side of
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Sylviana, come here.
contractingnounUS /ˈkɑːntræktɪŋ/
becoming infected
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
dislocatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsloʊkeɪtɪd/
separated at the joint
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
expandingverbUS /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 'Sylviana, come here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is something you must see.'
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
go away from a place
From this reading Skither was preparing to leave.
staying power
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This is something you must see.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Skither was preparing to leave.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This is something you must see.'
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
Skither
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From this reading Skither was preparing to leave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This is something you must see.'
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
Sylviana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Sylviana, come here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is something you must see.'
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
push forcefully
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Skither was preparing to leave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Skither was preparing to leave.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went out and stood beside him on the parapet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He stood solid with legs spread and hooked claws clinging, his abdomen expanding and contracting as he prepared for the single thrust that would send a massive burst of air through the small opening in his purposely dislocated jaw.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is something you must see.'
