TALON in THE LIGHTNING THIEF - verbalworkout.com

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Definition

a sharp hooked claw — especially on a bird of prey

With a yelp, I dodged and felt talons slash the air next to my ear.
Chapter 1 (87% in)
I didn't have much time to think about it during the days, but at night, visions of Mrs. Dodds with talons and leathery wings would wake me up in a cold sweat.
Chapter 2 (7% in)
I felt like someone-something-was looking for me right now, maybe pounding its way up the stairs, growing long, horrible talons.
Chapter 3 (26% in)
The eagle swooped down and slashed the horse's muzzle with its huge talons.
Chapter 3 (87% in)
Newfound strength burned in my limbs-the same rush of energy I'd gotten when Mrs. Dodds grew talons.
Chapter 4 (77% in)
The Fury I'd hilt-slammed came at me again, talons ready, but I swung Riptide and she broke open like a pinata.
Chapter 10 (94% in)
My eyes rose to Aunty Em's hands, which had turned gnarled and warty, with sharp bronze talons for fingernails.
Chapter 11 (59% in)
If she wanted, she could take those talons right now and rake open my face.
Chapter 11 (63% in)
She lunged at me with her talons.
Chapter 11 (82% in)

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