Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

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

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

later than; following

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

how long something has existed

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

(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 THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

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

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

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

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

any person at all

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

(Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera)

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

a youthful male person

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

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

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

very recently

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

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 CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

past form of “gush” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

flowing profusely

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

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

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

the side or slope of a hill

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

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

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

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

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

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

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

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

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

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 And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

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

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

on one occasion

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

refresh one's memory

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

To recall to mind.

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

being the exact same one; not any other:

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

not in physical motion

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

express in words

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

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

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

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

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

precisely as stated

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

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

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

-ing form of “well” — come up, as of a liquid

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

at the time that

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

which person or people

From this reading Seeing an old man, and another of middle age, and a little boy, near the fountain, and likewise a maiden, who was dipping up some of the water in a pitcher, he paused, and begged that he might refresh himself with a draught.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In his hand he held a bridle, studded with brilliant gems, and adorned with a golden bit.

a late time of life

From this reading And, for aught I know, after so many thousand years, it is still gushing out of the very selfsame spot.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE CHIMÆRA Once, in the old, old times (for all the strange things which I tell you about happened long before anybody can remember), a fountain gushed out of a hillside, in the marvellous land of Greece.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At any rate, there was the pleasant fountain, welling freshly forth and sparkling adown the hillside, in the golden sunset, when a handsome young man named Bellerophon drew near its margin.