Chapter XX

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

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

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

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

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

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

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From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

for the reason that

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

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

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

a female human offspring

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

a social unit living together

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

capable of reproducing

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

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

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

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

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

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

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

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

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

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

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

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

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

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

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

slightly wet

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

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

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

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

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

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

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

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

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

a male human offspring

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

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

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

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

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

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

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

a fertile plain on the Aegean Sea in east central Greece; Thessaly was a former region of ancient Greece

From this reading JASON, THE HERO OF THESSALY _Phrixos and Helle_ Bœotia is a district northwest of Athens and quite different from the Attic plain.

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

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

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

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

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

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

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

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.

at the time that

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

which person or people

From this reading Bœotia was always the paradise of farmers, who from the conditions of their life became famous for their stupidity.

belonging to which person

From this reading Thebes was the capital of Bœotia, but each district had its own smaller city and its own ruling family, whose sons called themselves kings.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading One of these petty kings, Athamas, had a son and daughter named Phrixos and Helle, and when their mother died he took another wife, the fair Ino, but she was not as good as she was fair, for she was jealous of her step-children.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading The name means The Land of Cattle, because it abounds in fat pasture-lands, is moist and fertile, and its beautiful green meadows slope up to the wooded mountains and lead down to well-watered valleys.