used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
(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 “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
for the reason that
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
BrightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
a boy or man
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
leathern
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From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
not any; not one
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
express in words
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
push forcefully
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “_Turn the edge of the blade against the three giants._” Thus said the book, and the lad did so, and there they lay all three of them as dead as stocks.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading On they rode and on they rode until they came to the desert place and the Tree of Happiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then the prince took out his Book of Wisdom and turned over the leaves, for he was of no mind to give up the Sword of Brightness if he could help doing so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I know that this is true which I tell, because since then there have been no cruel giants to keep a body from getting a taste of the Fruit of Happiness now and then, if a body chooses to travel that far to find it.
a Caucasian
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he thrust the Sword of Brightness into the leathern scabbard, for he had learned a grain or two of wisdom by this time, and away he rode with the White Bird sitting behind him.
