used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
(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 In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
Atalanta
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From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
put or send forth
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
divisible by two
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
greyhoundnounUS /ˈɡreɪhaʊnd/
a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
harenounUS /her/
swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
go away from a place
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
a large number or amount
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
any competition
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
move hurridly
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
look attentively
From this reading In the early morning, before the sun was strong, the race was run, and all the city crowded to the course to watch it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The man ran well and bravely, but his speed was as child’s play to Atalanta.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
at the time that
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She put forth her strength like a greyhound that is content to run for a while before the horses, but when he scents a hare, can leave them far behind.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Even so did Atalanta run, and came in cool and fresh at the goal, whilst her rival ran in hot and panting behind her.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Thus was she forced to keep her word, and the lists were made ready for the race, and the lots were cast among the suitors as to which of them should be the first to run against her.
