used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
aircars
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From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
for the reason that
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
gossiped
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From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
highest in quality
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
leavedadjective
having leaves or leaves as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
most important element
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
motivationnounUS /ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
other's
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From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
peachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
sagasnounUS /ˈsɑːɡəz/
plural of “saga” — a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
shimmerverbUS /ˈʃɪmər/
shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
with low volume
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
sun-reflecting
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From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
treetopsnounUS /ˈtriːtɔːps/
plural of “treetop” — the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
waistsnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waist” — the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading They stood together at the parapet, their arms about each other's waists, her head against his cheek.
Wardshaven
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From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
a Caucasian
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The city of Wardshaven spread in front of them, white buildings rising from the wide spaces of green treetops, under a shimmer of sun-reflecting aircars above.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Behind, the broad leaved shrubbery gossiped softly with the wind, and from the lower main terrace came music and laughing voices.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Vengeance is a strange human motivation-- it can drive a man to do things which he neither would nor could achieve without it ... and because of that it lies behind some of the greatest sagas of human literature!
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Far away, the mountains were violet in the afternoon haze, and the huge red sun hung in a sky as yellow as a ripe peach.
