used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
(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 "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Odysseus would not listen to what they said.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
cheesesnounUS /ˈtʃiːzɪz/
plural of “cheese” — a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
start firing a weapon
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
the act of giving
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
hearted
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From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
lambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
hear with intention
From this reading But Odysseus would not listen to what they said.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Odysseus would not listen to what they said.
OdysseusnounUS /oʊˈdɪsiəs/
(Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
Polyphemus
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From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
moving very fast
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
carry out
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Odysseus would not listen to what they said.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
interact in a certain way
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us first of all take the cheeses," said the men of Odysseus to their King, "and carry them to the ships.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading So they kindled a fire, and dined on some of the cheeses, and sat waiting for the giant to return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But Odysseus would not listen to what they said.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then let us return and drive all the kids and lambs from their folds down to the shore, and sail with them in our swift ships homeward over the sea."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was too great hearted to steal into the cave like a thief and take away the giant's goods without first seeing whether Polyphemus might not treat him as a friend, receiving from him the corn and wine he had brought, and giving him gifts in return.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Odysseus would not listen to what they said.
