Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

later than; following

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

(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 Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

plural of “almond” — small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

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

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

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

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

(classical mythology) a serpent (or lizard or dragon) able to kill with its breath or glance

From this reading SLEW THE BASILISK.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

cause to be bored

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

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From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

take in solid food

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

a long fixed look

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

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

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

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

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

the force of workers available

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading SLEW THE BASILISK.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

hurting

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

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

From this reading SLEW THE BASILISK.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

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

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

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

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

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

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading So the Greeks and the Indians were sore afraid lest these giants should fall upon them and slay them, while the giants called one to another, and came together through the trees to gaze on them, for they had never seen men before.

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 Few days after Alexander and his army entered into a plain full of fair flowers and trees.

two times

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

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

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

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

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

during the time that

From this reading Now the trees of this land were fruitful and bore all manner of food for man, and amongst them were apples and almonds, vines and pomegranates, and plums and damsons; and it was in this land that the Greeks first ate of damsons, for they did eat of them three days while they were in the forest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading But as they went through the wood, they came upon giants twice as high as other men, clad in coats of skin, and covered with long hair.