Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

someone who attacks

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

exhale hard

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

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From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

a high place

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

with speed

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

not in physical motion

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading There followed a convulsive twist of a body in front of him and the clutching fingers loosed their hold.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading His unconscious prize still hanging from his shoulders, Tharn regained his feet and raced cat-like for the mouth of the cave.

not seen or perceived

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So quickly had he acted that his knuckles thudded home on an unseen jaw before its owner was able to shout an alarm.

in or at the place that

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

during the time that

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading BEYOND THE HEIGHTS As Tharn felt those fingers close about his ankle he dropped instantly to his other knee to keep from being upset and swung his free hand in a sweeping blow at the point where reason told him the face of his attacker would be.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Behind him he caught the sound of a startled grunt, followed by a wild yell that roused every occupant of the cave while Tharn was still a good thirty feet short of his goal.