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Chapter IV
That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature. Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly. "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too. They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing." Asaki rested his chin on his broad forearm.
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next to; at the side of
From this reading “Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading “Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
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From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
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From this reading Asaki rested his chin on his broad forearm.
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From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading Asaki rested his chin on his broad forearm.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
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From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."
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From this reading Asaki rested his chin on his broad forearm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
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From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
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From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."
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From this reading They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
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From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Asaki rested his chin on his broad forearm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Asaki rested his chin on his broad forearm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They make a hunting sing--tomorrow they march for a killing."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Off-worlders," Nymani reported in gasps to Asaki, "and outlaws, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That monotonous undertone, which might or might not be drums, continued as a basic hum to the noises of the night, drowned out at intervals by a splash, a mutter or cry from some swamp creature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside Dane, Jellico stiffened, moved his blaster, as someone wriggled through the brush, trilling softly.
