used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
how long something has existed
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
AmidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
bluish-green
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From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
cupolanounUS /kəˈpoʊlə/
a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
diluvii
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From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
disproportionatelyadverbUS /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃənətli/
out of proportion
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as he sits he measures four-and-twenty feet in height.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Even as he sits he measures four-and-twenty feet in height.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
four-and-twenty
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From this reading Even as he sits he measures four-and-twenty feet in height.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even as he sits he measures four-and-twenty feet in height.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Even as he sits he measures four-and-twenty feet in height.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
homonounUS /ˈhoʊmoʊ/
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Even as he sits he measures four-and-twenty feet in height.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
phantasmaladjective
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
primæval
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From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
scalyadjective
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
sea-serpent
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From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
TRITONnounUS /ˈtraɪtən/
(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
Triton'snounUS /ˈtraɪtənz/
possessive form of “triton” — (Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His feet are disproportionately small, while his enormously long elbows rest upon his knees.
which person or people
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading TRITON A single large round window in the cupola above admits the light into Triton's temple.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading His whole body is covered with a bluish-green scaly skin, like that of a sea-serpent wrinkled with age.
but in spite of that
From this reading Amidst the statues of grim, phantasmal figures which serve as the pillars of the roof sits the wonder of the primæval world, the creature most resembling man, who existed before man was yet created, the _homo diluvii_.
