used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
anew
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Etna was so big!
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything wonderful was to be found on Etna.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And Etna was so big!
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
DiamantenounUS /ˌdaɪəˈmɑːnti/
adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
one or the other of two
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
EtnanounUS /ˈetnə/
an inactive volcano in Sicily; last erupted in 1961; the highest volcano in Europe (10,500 feet)
From this reading And Etna was so big!
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything wonderful was to be found on Etna.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
set up or found
From this reading Everything wonderful was to be found on Etna.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
ten 10s
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And Etna was so big!
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
in or at that place or location
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
the upper part of anything
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fancy that it took three days to drive round it and three days to ride up to the top and down again!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Etna was so big!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
in or at the place that
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And that there were fifty towns beside Diamante on it, and fourteen great forests, and two hundred small peaks, which were not so small either, although Etna was so big that they seemed as insignificant as a swarm of flies on a church roof.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And that there were caves which could hold a whole army, and hollow old trees, where a flock of sheep could find shelter from the storm!
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Everything wonderful was to be found on Etna.
