used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
fearless and daring
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading BROTHER, IS IT YOU?"
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
glinted
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From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
let have
From this reading "GRANT!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROTHER, IS IT YOU?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BROTHER, IS IT YOU?"
the sound of laughing
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
a particular point in time
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
riftnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was tragic.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
tastingnounUS /ˈteɪstɪŋ/
a small amount (especially of food or wine)
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The scene was tragic.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The scene was tragic.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading A ray from the afternoon sun glinted down through a rift in the foliage, bringing out in bold relief the warrior figure of the giant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene was tragic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus he stood for a moment, evidently tasting his triumph to the full, then, with a contemptuous laugh, he tossed the head of his fallen foe upon the prostrate trunk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BROTHER, IS IT YOU?"
