used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
confined by bonds
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
terminate
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
chafeverbUS /tʃeɪf/
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
DeitiesnounUS /ˈdiːətiz/
plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading Minor Deities I.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
EtnanounUS /ˈetnə/
an inactive volcano in Sicily; last erupted in 1961; the highest volcano in Europe (10,500 feet)
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
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 Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
plural of “god” — 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 He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Minor Deities I.
impiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/
lacking piety or reverence for a god
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
JupiternounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
Lipari
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
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 Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Minor Deities I.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
on one occasion
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
and nothing more
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
move hurridly
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
SicilynounUS /ˈsɪsəli/
the Italian region on the island of Sicily
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since that time the winds have never roamed at large, though they always chafe at being restrained in their narrow prison and long to break free.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
turbulentadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
VulcannounUS /ˈvʌlkən/
(Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Only once were they allowed to give free play to their boisterous feelings, and rush over the waters, making havoc everywhere, and this was when Jupiter sent a deluge upon the impious earth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
at the time that
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
in or at the place that
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He never allowed them to roam at will, but held them securely bound in a great cave, and let them loose one at a time when they needed exercise or when the gods demanded their release.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
Æolian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
Æolus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Æolus Not far from sunny Sicily and the deep crater of Etna, in which Vulcan built his glowing forge, were the Æolian Islands--now called Lipari Islands--where Æolus, god of the winds and storms, kept his turbulent children.
