used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he simply _wished_ and it returned.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But Glooskap took it and snapped it in two between his thumb and finger.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
the act of consuming food
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading But Glooskap took it and snapped it in two between his thumb and finger.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
Glooskap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he simply _wished_ and it returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Glooskap took it and snapped it in two between his thumb and finger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Glooskap took it and snapped it in two between his thumb and finger.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
jawbonenounUS /ˈdʒɔːboʊn/
the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
magiciannounUS /məˈdʒɪʃ.ən/
A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And he simply _wished_ and it returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
and nothing more
From this reading And he simply _wished_ and it returned.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading But Glooskap took it and snapped it in two between his thumb and finger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
carry out
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading But Glooskap took it and snapped it in two between his thumb and finger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But Glooskap took it and snapped it in two between his thumb and finger.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The brothers said, “Indeed he is a great magician, but we will get the better of him.”
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
at the time that
From this reading So when he was through eating, the eldest brother took up the mighty jawbone of a whale, and to show that he was strong bent it a little.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Glooskap said, “What is given to me is mine: I will take it.”
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading And he simply _wished_ and it returned.
