Chapter XXVI

(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 Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

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

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

plural of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

uttered without voice

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

make calm or still

From this reading * * * * * The priestess Saronia was thoughtful and calm.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

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

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

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From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

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From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

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From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

favorite

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

large in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

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

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

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

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

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

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

in motion

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

a large indefinite number

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

in a northern direction

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

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

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

a coniferous tree

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

a woman priest

From this reading * * * * * The priestess Saronia was thoughtful and calm.

with speed

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

possessing material wealth

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

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

From this reading * * * * * The priestess Saronia was thoughtful and calm.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

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

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

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

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

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

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

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

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

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

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

having intellectual depth

From this reading * * * * * The priestess Saronia was thoughtful and calm.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

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

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

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

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

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

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

toward the west

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

at the time that

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.

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

From this reading The Cayster came south to the margin of the grove, moving rapidly northward and westward, sweeping by myriad blooms of the rose and iris, till it flowed from the land to the sea, carrying with it the snow-born waters of Cenchrius, Marnas, and Selinus--all goodly streams which watered the plain of Ephesus.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BY THE RIVER CAYSTER The grove of Hecate was filled with beautiful trees--palm and myrtle, cypress and pine, the rich springing laurel, and the holy shoot of the deep blue olive.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Statues studded the wood, and the river Cenchrius watered the ground, and here had been heard the sound of the dance-loving lyre at the feasts of the gods.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Through this tree-clustering wood the fair-haired Muses came to worship, and the Sybil let loose her golden locks when the gods breathed on her.