1929
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From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
in addition
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
completely unclothed
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Misspelled words have been corrected.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
COLCORD
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From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Misspelled words have been corrected.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
DECEMBERnounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
DEDICATEverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
true confidential information
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
English-reading
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From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
FORTY-NINTHadjective
the ordinal number of forty-nine in counting order
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
set up or found
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
GENERATIONSnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
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 “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Misspelled words have been corrected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
LINCOLNnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
the force of workers available
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
MisspelledverbUS /mɪsˈspeld/
past form of “misspell” — spell incorrectly
From this reading Misspelled words have been corrected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
Identical; not different.
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
SETTLINGnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
in or at that place or location
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Details and other notes may be found at the end of this text.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
at the time that
From this reading “_There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown._” Translated from the Norwegian
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These are identified by ♦ symbols in the text and are shown immediately below the paragraph in which they appear.
which person or people
From this reading English Text By LINCOLN COLCORD and the Author GIANTS IN THE EARTH FORTY-NINTH PRINTING, DECEMBER, 1929 TO THOSE OF MY PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE GREAT SETTLING, TO THEM AND THEIR GENERATIONS I DEDICATE THIS NARRATIVE In offering this novel to the English-reading public, I feel the need of an explanation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Misspelled words have been corrected.
