Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

(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 It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

(according to Nazi doctrine) a Caucasian person of Nordic descent (and not a Jew)

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

being joined in close association

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

intentionally conceived

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading This is the rule of development—first scattered stories, then the union of these into a _national_ legend.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

divisible by two

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This is the rule of development—first scattered stories, then the union of these into a _national_ legend.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

assemble or get together

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

throughout history

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This is the rule of development—first scattered stories, then the union of these into a _national_ legend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading This is the rule of development—first scattered stories, then the union of these into a _national_ legend.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading This is the rule of development—first scattered stories, then the union of these into a _national_ legend.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading This is the rule of development—first scattered stories, then the union of these into a _national_ legend.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

carry out

From this reading To take the best known example, we are able to compare the real history of Charlemagne with the old epic poems on his life and exploits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This is the rule of development—first scattered stories, then the union of these into a _national_ legend.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

not fastened together

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading This is the rule of development—first scattered stories, then the union of these into a _national_ legend.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The growth of later national legends, which we are able to trace, historically, has generally come about in this fashion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

belonging to which person

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It would be the work of minstrels, priests, and poets, as the national spirit grew conscious of itself, to shape all these materials into a definite body of tradition.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Round the memories of this contest would gather many older legends, myths, and stories, not peculiarly Greek or even “Aryan,” which previously floated unattached, or were connected with heroes whose fame was swallowed up by that of a newer generation.