Chapter IV · Chapter 4

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

not being in a specified place

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

how long something has existed

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

(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 That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

to feel or express sympathy or compassion

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

disposed to believe on little evidence

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

set up or found

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

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 That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

the force of workers available

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

as follows

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

lower

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

not any; not one

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

and nothing more

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

above and across; more than

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

a full supply

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

earlier in time

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

get rid of

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

term of address for a man

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading As regards the tears of the crocodile, no foundation of fact exists for the belief in such sympathetic exhibitions.

-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

in or at that place or location

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

the topmost one of two

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Sir John thus states two popular beliefs of his time and of days prior to his age, namely, that crocodiles move their upper jaws, and that a tongue was absent in these animals.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

showing sorrow

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He further remarks that "these Serpents slew men," and devoured them, weeping; and he tells us, too, that "whan thei eaten thei meven (move) the over jowe (upper jaw), and nought the nether (lower) jowe: and thei have no tonge (tongue)."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading The poet thus indicates the belief that not only do crocodiles shed tears, but that sympathizing passengers, turning to commiserate the reptile's woes, are seized and destroyed by the treacherous creatures.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading That quaint and credulous old author--the earliest writer of English prose--Sir John Mandeville, in his "Voiage," or account of his "Travile," published about 1356--in which, by the way, there are to be found accounts of not a few wonderful things in the way of zoölogical curiosities--tells us that in a certain "contre and be all yonde, ben great plenty of Crokodilles, that is, a manner of a long Serpent as I have seyed before."