used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
(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 And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
arch-doubter
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From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
arch-doubters
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
befitted
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From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
put or send forth
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
well in the past; former
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
a boy or man
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
set up or found
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
Honath
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
engage in
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
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 And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
the force of workers available
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
Pursemaker
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From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
cut with a saw
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
express in speech
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
carry out
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
Tellura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
unwaveringadjectiveUS /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
nonexistent
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
weaveverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Sidenote: _Honath and his fellow arch-doubters did not believe in the Giants, and for this they were cast into Hell.
at the time that
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Therefore did they make men to live always in the air and in the sunlight, and in the light of the stars, that he would be reminded of them.
produce a literary work
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading And when survival depended upon unwavering faith in their beliefs, they saw that there were Giants, after all...._] _It is written that after the Giants came to Tellura from the far stars, they abode a while, and looked upon the surface of the land, and found it wanting, and of evil omen.
but in spite of that
From this reading And the Giants abode yet a while, and taught men to speak, and to write, and to weave, and to do many things which are needful to do, of which the writings speak.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading And thereafter they departed to the far stars, saying, Take this world as your own, and though we shall return, fear not, for it is yours._ Honath the Pursemaker was hauled from the nets an hour before the rest of the prisoners, as befitted his role as the arch-doubter of them all.
