(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battle outside had stopped with the rising of the sun.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
EggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The battle outside had stopped with the rising of the sun.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
Hanson
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From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
Karf
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From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
not in physical motion
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
others
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From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
out-numbered
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From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The battle outside had stopped with the rising of the sun.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The battle outside had stopped with the rising of the sun.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
Sather
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From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
smoothingverbUS /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The battle outside had stopped with the rising of the sun.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The battle outside had stopped with the rising of the sun.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Sons of the Egg seemed to have suffered less, since they greatly out-numbered the others, but they were obviously more shocked by the rising of the sun and the healing of the sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
warlocksnounUS /ˈwɔːrlɔːks/
plural of “warlock” — a male witch or demon
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
at the time that
From this reading When he jerked his eyes upward, all seemed serene in the sky.
in or at the place that
From this reading Half the warlocks were lying motionless, and the other half had clustered together, close to the building where Hanson and Sather Karf stood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Sunlight shone normally on the world, and from under the roof he could see the gaudy blue of sky, complete, with the cracks in it smoothing out as he watched.
