used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
(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 CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
bleating
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From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
CYCLOPSnounUS /ˈsaɪklɔːps/
(Greek mythology) one of a group of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
set up or found
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
laurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
the act of departing
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
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 we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
any competition
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
cut with a saw
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
transport commercially
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading We found an enclosure of rough stone in the form of a court, with tall pines and leafy oaks at the mouth of the cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "The largest giant of all the race of Cyclops dwelt there and took care of his cattle all alone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
at the time that
From this reading When we sailed up to the coast of the mainland, we heard the voices of giants, and the bleating of their sheep and goats.
belonging to which person
From this reading And we saw a cave with a high roof, over whose entrance grew laurel shrubs, and many cattle, sheep, and goats were lying around at rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE CYCLOPS "The next day I started with twelve men, the crew of my own ship, to find out what kind of men inhabited the country opposite us, leaving all the other boats and their men on the island.
