abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
CONQUESTnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
figsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
gingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
havensnounUS /ˈheɪvənz/
plural of “haven” — a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
herdsnounUS /hɜːrdz/
plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
IRELANDnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
MerchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
orchardsnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərdz/
plural of “orchard” — garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
over-seas
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From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
pepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
a full supply
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For the rivers and seas were full of fish, the pastures gave abundant food to the flocks and herds.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
spicesnounUS /ˈspaɪsəz/
plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND Away to the west lay the beautiful country of Ireland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Dark was the shadow of the corn in their fields" of which "great plenty was sent over-seas," and rich was the harvest of their orchards.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Merchants came laden with spices, figs, pepper and ginger, with wine and carpets and many things from the east to offer in exchange for their wealth.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was known in all the world for its riches, and the ships of many lands were seen in its havens.
