Chapter III

(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 She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

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

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

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

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

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

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

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From this reading Zoe had begun to go to school and the babycoula wept for her.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Zoe had begun to go to school and the babycoula wept for her.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Zoe had begun to go to school and the babycoula wept for her.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Zoe had begun to go to school and the babycoula wept for her.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

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

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

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

From this reading Zoe had begun to go to school and the babycoula wept for her.

plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

the state of being honored

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

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

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

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

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

relating to time long past

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

above and across; more than

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

an educational institution

From this reading Zoe had begun to go to school and the babycoula wept for her.

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

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

sprinkled with seed

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

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

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

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

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

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

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

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

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Zoe had begun to go to school and the babycoula wept for her.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Upon the hillsides the vineyards hung, purple with fruit and winter wheat was sown in the fields.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ANTIQUE CUP FALL had come with its cool, sunny days and Aunt Anna was cooking beans, symbols of the autumn fruits in honour of the old Feast of Apollo.

produce a literary work

From this reading She did not at all believe in education since it took away her willing slave and devoted attendant, but in Greece all children are compelled to go to school and learn at least to read and write and do simple sums.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Olive branches were hung over the door of the house to bring luck, as in the olden times olive boughs hung with figs and cakes, with jars of oil and wine were carried by youths to the temples.

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

From this reading Zoe had begun to go to school and the babycoula wept for her.