used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
ArgonounUS /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/
formerly a large constellation in the southern hemisphere between Canis Major and the Southern Cross; now divided into Carina and Pyxis and Puppis and Vela
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
ArgonautsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡənɔːts/
plural of “argonaut” — someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
brazen-feathered
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From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
clashedverbUS /klæʃt/
past form of “clash” — crash together with violent impact
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
ClashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
counseledverbUS /ˈkaʊnsəld/
past form of “counsel” — give advice to
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
figureheadnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərhed/
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
set up or found
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
not any; not one
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
on one occasion
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
Phineus
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From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
transport commercially
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
in the near future
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
move hurridly
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
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 The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
moving very fast
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
Symplegades
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From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In obedience to its advice the heroes clashed their swords and spears furiously against their shields until the birds, terrified by the noise, flew away and never returned.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
at the time that
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
which person or people
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
belonging to which person
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Jason soon found that weapons were of no avail against these formidable enemies, so he consulted the figurehead that had always counseled him wisely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it flew easily between the rocks, then the ship could safely follow it with no chance of being ground to pieces as the islands clashed together.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When the Argo approached the Symplegades,--or Clashing Islands,--Jason remembered the words of Phineus, who had advised him to let free a dove, whose speed was less than that of his swift vessel, before he attempted a passage.
people who are wounded
From this reading The Story of Jason Part II Once, in the course of the voyage, Jason was attacked by a flock of brazen-feathered birds that showered their sharp metal plumage down on the Argonauts, and wounded some of them sorely.
