used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
with anger
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
any person at all
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
befooled
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From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
clasping
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From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
DWARFnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
brought together in one place
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
GURIAN
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From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
HaughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
insignificant-looking
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From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
immediately past
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The giant angrily seized a stone, and, clasping it in his fingers, squeezed moisture out of it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But the dwarf asked that his strength should be put to the proof before the struggle began.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
up to a particular time
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Haughtily looking down on his adversary, the giant carelessly turned away, thinking that he was befooled.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
which person or people
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The king gathered his folk together, but, to his wonder, could not for a long time find anybody ready to face the strong man, till, at last, there stood forth a weak insignificant-looking dwarf, who offered to wrestle with the giant.
wrestleverbUS /ˈresəl/
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading GURIAN FOLK TALES I THE STRONG MAN AND THE DWARF There came from far-off lands a strong man who had nowhere met his match, and challenged any one in the whole kingdom to wrestle with him.
