used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
Amzi
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From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
the act of burning something
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading MOHAMMED'S ENTRANCE INTO MEDINA.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MOHAMMED'S ENTRANCE INTO MEDINA.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
MeccanounUS /ˈmekə/
joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
MEDINAnounUS /məˈdaɪnə/
a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam
From this reading MOHAMMED'S ENTRANCE INTO MEDINA.
MOHAMMED'S
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From this reading MOHAMMED'S ENTRANCE INTO MEDINA.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
on one occasion
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
on the contrary
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
tyrannousadjective
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
the act of using
From this reading "Oh, it is excellent To have a giant's strength: but it is tyrannous To use it like a giant."
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had immediately purchased a house and furnished it with the luxurious splendor which suited his rather voluptuous taste.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cool and pleasant atmosphere of the town in contrast with the burning, breathless heat of Mecca had charmed him.
a late time of life
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Once more after the lapse of years let us look at Amzi as he sat one morning in his house at Medina.
