used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
achedverbUS /eɪkt/
past form of “ache” — feel physical pain
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
at or in the front
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
antelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
gutted
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From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
to a considerable degree
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
Kalus
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From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
staying power
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
MantisnounUS /ˈmæntɪs/
predacious long-bodied large-eyed insect of warm regions; rests with forelimbs raised as in prayer
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
not any; not one
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
nonethelessadverbUS /ˌnʌnðəˈles/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
pathlessadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
not used up
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
spasmsnounUS /ˈspæzəmz/
plural of “spasm” — a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
not in physical motion
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
throbbed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time they reached the ledge outside the Mantis' cave, he could go no further.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Setting down the kill, he looked up at the remaining distance to the smaller enclosure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kalus had gutted the antelope before starting up the ridge, but climbing the pathless slope with such a burden had proven an ordeal nonetheless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The company returned exhausted, with several hours of daylight and much work still ahead of them.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading His legs and shoulders ached, threatening spasms, and the wound at the back of his head throbbed with pain each time his heart beat heavily, which for the past two hours had been almost constantly.
