used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
one or the other of two
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
LEGENDnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading THE LEGEND OF THE LORELY.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
LorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
LORELY
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From this reading THE LEGEND OF THE LORELY.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LEGEND OF THE LORELY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
and nothing more
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
sea-greenadjective
of the color of the sea; bluish green
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEGEND OF THE LORELY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
the upper part of anything
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lore was very kind to good people, having the fairy power of distinguishing good from evil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
water-nymph
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From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
in or at the place that
From this reading Both girls jumped to their feet, for of course they were interested to see that famous rock where the water-nymph Lore was said to have lived.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
which person or people
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The people who came to the foot of the rock were swallowed in the waves, while those who tried to climb to the top were either thrown back into the water or led through the dense woods, only to be days finding their way out of them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would appear on the top of the rock, clothed in wonderful garments, and a veil of the color of the sea-green water reaching to her feet, to lure wicked people to destruction by her singing.
