used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Trakor was beginning to worry.
dearly loved
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
creepers
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From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
Cro-Magnonnoun
extinct human of Upper Paleolithic in Europe
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
dappledadjective
having spots or patches of color
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
denizennounUS /ˈdenəzən/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
Dylara
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From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
flint-tipped
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From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
Gerdak
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From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
humiditynounUS /hjuːˈmɪdəti/
wetness in the atmosphere
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
Jalok
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From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
leafsnounUS /liːfs/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
loinnounUS /lɔɪn/
a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
loinsnoun
the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
mattedadjective
tangled in a dense mass
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
mazesnounUS /ˈmeɪzɪz/
plural of “maze” — complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
and nothing more
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
a course of conduct
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
peltverbUS /pelt/
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
free from harm or evil
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
riftsnounUS /rɪfts/
plural of “rift” — a gap between cloud masses
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
precisely, exactly
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
semi-tropical
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From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
sweatingnounUS /ˈswetɪŋ/
the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
Tharn
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From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
Trakor
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From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
trotverbUS /trɑːt/
run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
untamedadjective
in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Through occasional rifts in the matted mazes of branches, leafs, creepers and vines of the semi-tropical forest and jungle, rays of the late afternoon sun dappled the dusty elephant path under his naked feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
at the time that
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From time to time he transferred the flint-tipped spear to his left hand while he rubbed dry the sweating palm of his right against his loin cloth; for a slippery spear shaft could mean the difference between life and death in a battle with some savage denizen of this untamed world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Trakor was beginning to worry.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His slim young body, clothed only by the pelt of Jalok, the panther, twisted about his loins, was bathed in perspiration, for both heat and humidity were intense here in the heart of primeval jungle.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading When Tharn set out to rescue his beloved Dylara, he did not dream the whole Cro-Magnon world opposed him Trakor, youthful member of the tribe of Gerdak, moved at a swinging trot along a winding game trail that led to the caves of his people.
