47
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From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
48
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From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
AchillesnounUS /əˈkɪliz/
a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
(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 Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
in addition
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
Amphitrite
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From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
dearly loved
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
CyclopsnounUS /ˈsaɪklɔːps/
(Greek mythology) one of a group of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
equaledverbUS /ˈiːkwəld/
past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
GalateanounUS /ˌɡæləˈtiːə/
(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
Nereids
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From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
Nereusnoun
(Greek mythology) a sea god son of Pontus and Gaea; lived in the depths of the sea with his wife Doris and their daughters the Nereids
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
not one, and not any
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
Oceanusnoun
(Greek mythology) god of the stream that flowed around the earth in ancient mythology
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
others
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From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
Polyphemus
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From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
Sea-Gods
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From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
a male human offspring
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
Tethysnoun
(Greek mythology) a Titaness and sea goddess; wife of Oceanus
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He and his wife Doris (also a child of Oceanus) had fifty daughters called Nereids,[47] and they were so beautiful that Neptune chose one of them, named Amphitrite, for his wife.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
ThetisnounUS /ˈθiːtəs/
(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
TitansnounUS /ˈtaɪtənz/
plural of “titan” — a person of exceptional importance and reputation
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though anxious to assert his supreme authority, Neptune allowed some of the descendants of the Titans to keep their small kingdoms, on condition that they own allegiance to him as their ruler.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two others of the Nereids who became famous: Galatea, beloved by the Cyclops Polyphemus,[48] and Thetis, the mother of Achilles; but none of them equaled Amphitrite in beauty.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
at the time that
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
which person or people
From this reading Among these was Nereus, son of Oceanus, who was celebrated for his vast knowledge, his gift of prophecy, and his love of truth and justice.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neptune and the Sea-Gods I In the days when the Titans ruled the universe, Oceanus, with his wife Tethys, controlled all the lakes, rivers, and seas; but when the Titans were overthrown, Neptune took possession of this great kingdom, and old Oceanus reluctantly gave up his dominion over the waters of the earth.
