used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
all-seeing
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From this reading Varuna, the all-seeing, merciful god of the Hindoos, was the god of the vault of heaven.
in addition
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Great Spirit of the North American Indians was the god of the sky.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Closely related in power to the gods of the sky are the gods of wind or storm.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
one or the other of two
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The Great Spirit of the North American Indians was the god of the sky.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Closely related in power to the gods of the sky are the gods of wind or storm.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Spirit of the North American Indians was the god of the sky.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Varuna, the all-seeing, merciful god of the Hindoos, was the god of the vault of heaven.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
Hindoos
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From this reading Varuna, the all-seeing, merciful god of the Hindoos, was the god of the vault of heaven.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Great Spirit of the North American Indians was the god of the sky.
InvisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Varuna, the all-seeing, merciful god of the Hindoos, was the god of the vault of heaven.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
mythologynounUS /məˈθɑːlədʒiː/
myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
MYTHSnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
NorsenounUS /nɔːrs/
an inhabitant of Scandinavia
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Great Spirit of the North American Indians was the god of the sky.
OdinnounUS /ˈoʊdən/
(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
Ormuzdnoun
chief deity of Zoroastrianism; source of light and embodiment of good
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
PolynesiannounUS /ˌpɑːlɪˈniːʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Polynesia
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Closely related in power to the gods of the sky are the gods of wind or storm.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
Rangi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Closely related in power to the gods of the sky are the gods of wind or storm.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Great Spirit of the North American Indians was the god of the sky.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Closely related in power to the gods of the sky are the gods of wind or storm.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Closely related in power to the gods of the sky are the gods of wind or storm.
unnameableadjective
too sacred to be uttered
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
Varunanoun
in Vedism, god of the night sky who with his thousand eyes watches over human conduct and judges good and evil and punishes evildoers; often considered king of the Hindu gods and frequently paired with Mitra as an upholder of the world
From this reading Varuna, the all-seeing, merciful god of the Hindoos, was the god of the vault of heaven.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Varuna, the all-seeing, merciful god of the Hindoos, was the god of the vault of heaven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Great Spirit of the North American Indians was the god of the sky.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Closely related in power to the gods of the sky are the gods of wind or storm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MYTHS OF THE SKY AND AIR The sky and the air are identified with the highest conceptions of divinity reached in the myths either of savage or more cultured races.
ZeusnounUS /zuːs/
(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
From this reading Zeus, the supreme god of the Greeks, was the sky god; also Odin, the great god in Norse mythology (although above him was a mysterious, unnameable god), Ormuzd in Persian mythology, Rangi in Polynesian, in Japan the Invisible Lord of the Middle Heaven.
