used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
(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 There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
CATCHESnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
CRETEnounUS /kriːt/
the largest Greek island in the Mediterranean; site of the Minoan civilization that reached its peak in 1600 BC
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The nymphs fed him on honey and a famous goat gave him milk.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The nymphs fed him on honey and a famous goat gave him milk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The nymphs fed him on honey and a famous goat gave him milk.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The nymphs fed him on honey and a famous goat gave him milk.
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 SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
HERAKLESnoun
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
not accessible to view
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading The nymphs fed him on honey and a famous goat gave him milk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The name of this island was Crete, and Minos ruled there as king.
Kronos
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From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
roused to anger
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading The nymphs fed him on honey and a famous goat gave him milk.
Minosnoun
son of Zeus and Europa; king of ancient Crete; ordered Daedalus to build the labyrinth; after death Minos became a judge in the underworld
From this reading The name of this island was Crete, and Minos ruled there as king.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of this island was Crete, and Minos ruled there as king.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading The nymphs fed him on honey and a famous goat gave him milk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The nymphs fed him on honey and a famous goat gave him milk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading The name of this island was Crete, and Minos ruled there as king.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
SEVENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
carry out
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The name of this island was Crete, and Minos ruled there as king.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
at the time that
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
in or at the place that
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are high mountains all along the shore and they look as if they were covered with snow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE SEVENTH LABOR--HERAKLES CATCHES THE MAD BULL OF CRETE There is an island south of Greece which is so large that it would take you from early morning until late at night to sail past it.
ZeusnounUS /zuːs/
(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
From this reading There is a cave in one of the mountains where Zeus was hidden when he was a babe so that his father, Kronos, should not swallow him.
