used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
at any time
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
frothnounUS /frɔːθ/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
immediately past
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
laving
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From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
not any; not one
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
rippledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpəld/
uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
rose-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
sea-coastnoun
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
sea-king
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From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading It was evening, and the western sky looked like a broad crimson flower.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At last she came to the wide sea-coast, and there everything was gloriously beautiful.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading No wind stirred the ocean, but the small waves rippled in rose-coloured froth on the shore, like the smiles of a giant at play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, though Ægir looked so stormy and old, he was really as gentle as a child, and no mischief would ever have happened in his kingdom if he had been left to himself.
Ægir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ægir, the old sea-king, supported himself on the sand, whilst the cool waters were laving his breast, and his ears drank their sweet murmur; for nine waves were his beautiful daughters, and they and their father were talking together.
