used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
(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 Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
being joined in close association
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
GOLDEN-HORNED
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From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
HINDnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
mulberrynounUS /ˈmʌlberi/
any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
peculiar-looking
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From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
peninsulas
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From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD LABOR--THE GOLDEN-HORNED HIND The lower part of Greece is a most peculiar-looking bit of country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then, too, its shape is so queer that it has been compared to all sorts of things; sometimes to a mulberry leaf, sometimes to an open hand.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These spurs with the land attached to them stretch out into the sea as so many small peninsulas and not badly represent the fingers of the hand.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading If we keep to the latter comparison, we will find that the part which answers to the palm of the hand is a large and intricate knot of high wooded mountains which shoot out spurs in all directions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You would think it had been torn off from the bulk of the land but kept hanging on to it by a small narrow strip.
