used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
brandishingverbUS /ˈbrændɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
bucklernounUS /ˈbʌkələr/
armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
From this reading He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
corsletnoun
a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
cuisses
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From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
demeanverbUS /dɪˈmiːn/
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
eclipsedverbUS /ɪˈklɪpst/
past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
gauntlets
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From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
Gog
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From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
how
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From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
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 He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
Magog
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From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
Og
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From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
go across or through
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
on the contrary
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
be standing; be upright
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
not in physical motion
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
strutted
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From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His head was sheltered by a helmet, shaded by an immense plume of feathers, which, being considerably too large for him, almost eclipsed his features.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was furthermore provided with a sword almost as long as himself, and a buckler.
Xit
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From this reading Like his gigantic companions, Xit was fully armed, in a steel corslet, cuisses, and gauntlets.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Taking care to keep under the shelter of the giants, Xit strutted about, and brandishing his sword in a valiant manner, shouted, or rather screamed,— “Upon them Og!—attack them Gog!—why do you stand still, Magog?
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading Let me pass, and I will show you how you should demean yourselves in the fight!”
