used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
move towards
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
beast-men
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From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
deadlocknounUS /ˈdedlɑːk/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
having made preparations
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
an opposing military force
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
fastnesses
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From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
Half-Moonnoun
the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
go away from a place
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
not any; not one
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
on one occasion
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
not in physical motion
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
propel through the air
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
tribesmannounUS /ˈtraɪbzmæn/
someone who lives in a tribe
From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
Umbaddu
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From this reading Meanwhile the Umbaddu held carefully to their safe rocky fastnesses, and never once did any tribesman descend within a stone's throw of the enemy.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as any observer might have judged, the contest was developing into a perpetual deadlock.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The beast-men remained encamped near the river within plain view of the cave entrance, and still showed no inclination to leave; but neither did they seem disposed to launch another attack.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _By the Light of the Half-Moon_ The following day passed without event.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
but in spite of that
From this reading But although the day witnessed not so much as a hint of action, yet the approach of evening was the signal for unusual agitation within the cave.
