used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
AegeanadjectiveUS /ɪˈdʒiːən/
of or relating to or characteristic of the prehistoric Aegean civilization
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
(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 "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
bellynounUS /ˈbeli/
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
eunuchnounUS /ˈjuːnək/
a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
far-away
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From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
fightersnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
obtain
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
garnerverbUS /ˈɡɑːrnər/
acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
hearthstones
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From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
SCARnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
Sparticus
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From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
Thracenoun
an ancient country and wine producing region in the east of the Balkan Peninsula to the north of the Aegean Sea; colonized by ancient Greeks; later a Roman province; now divided between Bulgaria and Greece and Turkey
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
washesnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪz/
plural of “wash” — a thin coat of water-base paint
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Fields had my people where the vine hung purple as the sky at midnight and grain did we garner golden as the belly of the tiger hide beside our hearthstones.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
at the time that
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
in or at the place that
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Rich was my father's house in fields, and rich were his sons in wine and stores and flocks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SWEET IS THE SCAR "Where the blue Aegean washes the shores of sunny Thrace," the eunuch began, with a far-away look in his eye.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Golden were my arms with cunningly wrought bracelets and around my neck hung gems from far lands.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading "Yea, in the land of Sparticus, that bravest of all fighters for the freedom of mankind, there lived my people and there lived I save when to gain knowledge I attended the schools of Greece.
