used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
age-long
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From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Ages passed--deep was the silence.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
the first light of day
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Ages passed--deep was the silence.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
ice-limbs
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From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
immeasurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbəl/
impossible to measure
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
for more time
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
not any; not one
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Ages passed--deep was the silence.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
seafarersnounUS /ˈsiːferərz/
plural of “seafarer” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Ages passed--deep was the silence.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
spotlessadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtləs/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in the dawn of history, far away in the south, the awakening spirit of man reared its head on high and gazed over the earth.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
Thulenoun
a town in northwestern Greenland; during World War II a United States naval base was built there
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
unlooseverb
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
UnseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
untroddenadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading Unseen and untrodden under their spotless mantle of ice the rigid polar regions slept the profound sleep of death from the earliest dawn of time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ages passed--deep was the silence.
at the time that
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
a Caucasian
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Wrapped in his white shroud, the mighty giant stretched his clammy ice-limbs abroad, and dreamed his age-long dreams.
a late time of life
From this reading INTRODUCTION "A time will come in later years when the Ocean will unloose the bands of things, when the immeasurable earth will lie open, when seafarers will discover new countries, and Thule will no longer be the extreme point among the lands."--Seneca.
