Chapter XXII

later than; following

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

anew

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

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

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

from appearances alone

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

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

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

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

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

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

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

the act of burning something

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

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

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

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

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading It was most necessary that they find out--and find out without delay.

well in the past; former

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

gradually decreasing until little remains

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

apart from; not including

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

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

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It was most necessary that they find out--and find out without delay.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

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

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

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

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was most necessary that they find out--and find out without delay.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was most necessary that they find out--and find out without delay.

in a cryptic manner

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was most necessary that they find out--and find out without delay.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

not any; not one

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

on one occasion

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was most necessary that they find out--and find out without delay.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

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

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _The Beast-Men Score_ After the night attack, the beast-men disappeared as mysteriously as they had arrived.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

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

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

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

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

not leased to or occupied by a tenant

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

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

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The people required water from the river, since that trickling from the cavern walls was not ample; they needed fagots for burning, roots and berries for food, and meat to replenish their dwindling supplies.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was most necessary that they find out--and find out without delay.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading And once again the Umbaddu wondered whether their foes had not finally departed.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Except for the three that lay slain in the cave, no sign of them was to be seen on the following morning--the cañon lay quiet and apparently untenanted, and from the woods there came no suspicious sound.