used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were in the cave a number of stout and woolly rams.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But we were not so foolish as to be caught in this way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But we were not so foolish as to be caught in this way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we were not so foolish as to be caught in this way.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "But we were not so foolish as to be caught in this way.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading There were in the cave a number of stout and woolly rams.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
CYCLOPSnounUS /ˈsaɪklɔːps/
(Greek mythology) one of a group of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "But we were not so foolish as to be caught in this way.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
come to pass
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
go away from a place
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But we were not so foolish as to be caught in this way.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were in the cave a number of stout and woolly rams.
ODYSSEUSnounUS /oʊˈdɪsiəs/
(Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
Polyphemus
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From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
ramsnounUS /ræmz/
plural of “ram” — the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on
From this reading There were in the cave a number of stout and woolly rams.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But we were not so foolish as to be caught in this way.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
dependable
From this reading There were in the cave a number of stout and woolly rams.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were in the cave a number of stout and woolly rams.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading Of these I put three abreast and tied them together with twigs that happened to be in the cave.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having succeeded in this, he rolled back the stone and sat down at the entrance and stretched out his hands in order to catch us if we should happen to try to get out among the sheep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But we were not so foolish as to be caught in this way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ODYSSEUS AND HIS COMPANIONS LEAVE THE LAND OF THE CYCLOPS "Polyphemus, groaning with pain, tried to feel his way with his hands to the mouth of the cavern.
woollyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading There were in the cave a number of stout and woolly rams.
