Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

show off

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

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From this reading Latona was proud of her children's fame, and boasted of it far and wide.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

take exception to

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Latona was proud of her children's fame, and boasted of it far and wide.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

a female deity

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Latona was proud of her children's fame, and boasted of it far and wide.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

wife or mistress of Zeus and mother of Apollo and Artemis in ancient mythology; called Latona in Roman mythology

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

the quality of being good looking and attractive

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

not any; not one

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

and nothing more

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

in an open way

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Latona was proud of her children's fame, and boasted of it far and wide.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

plural of “shrine” — a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

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 When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Diana I During the childhood of Apollo and Diana the goddess Latona lived happily on the island of Delos, and forgot all her early misfortunes in the joy of her children.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Latona was proud of her children's fame, and boasted of it far and wide.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

at the time that

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

which person or people

From this reading As they grew up she boasted of their strength and beauty to all who came to the shores of Delos, and no village or hamlet--however small--but had heard of Latona's children.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Latona was proud of her children's fame, and boasted of it far and wide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Few mothers cared to dispute her claim, and these spoke only in whispers; but there was one, bolder than the rest, who openly laughed at the goddess's boast and taunted her with having but _two_ such children whom she could praise.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.

inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading When Grecian mothers put their little ones to bed at night, they told wonderful tales of an island far out at sea where a brother and sister lived who were fairer than all the flowers in the meadows; and maidens, sighing for a loveliness greater than their own, wove garlands to adorn the shrines of those two who walked the earth in all their immortal grace.