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Dictionary of the English Language/image
See a Close-up image of an original page from Johnson's dictionary. It shows the definition and a usage example for the word "puke."
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Reading Quest: Strategies for Reading Comprehension: Concept of Definition Map
Sometimes teaching students about creating definitions is difficult because they do not understand about multiple meanings or depth in meaning. This is a chance to teach students, using the concept map included, how to create definitions...
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Sophia: Vocab Tip: Say It Out Loud
This video lesson offers a tip for learning new vocabulary words by saying the word and its definition aloud. This stimulates the brain and activates prior knowledge which helps you remember the word. It also covers what to do if you...
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Sophia: Vocabulary Words
This lesson focuses on the need to look up vocabulary words when given a list from an assigned reading to help better understand the text. It offers a literary example of such a list. This information is provided in text and in audio...
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Inter Math Mathematics Dictionary: Angle Bisector
This site provides a general definition, complete with a diagram, of an angle bisector.
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Metope From the Temple of Zeus at Olympia.
Illustrated dictionary definition of King Elis' filthy Augean Stables which Herakles must clean for his Fifth Labour. Describes what animals were kept in the stables and how Herakles was able to wash away the dirt.
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Detail From an Athenian Black Figure Clay Vase, About 510 Bc. Paris, Mus
Illustrated dictionary definition of the Cretan Bull which Herakles must bring to Argos for his Seventh Labour. Describes the battle between Herakles and the beast.
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Mouth of the Griffin Jug From Aigina Painted on One of the Cycladic Islands
Illustrated dictionary definition over Greek monster Griffin. Provides detailed description of Griffin and the different artistic representations. Describes the significance of the animal to the Greeks.
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Detail From Athenian Red Figure Clay Vase, About 400 300 Bc. Paris. Mus
Illustrated dictionary definition over Greek monster Griffin. Provides detailed description of Griffin and the different artistic representations. Describes the significance of the animal to the Greeks.
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Bronze Griffin Head From a Cauldron, 7th Century Bc. Olympia Museum.
Illustrated dictionary definition over Greek monster Griffin. Provides detailed description of Griffin and the different artistic representations. Describes the significance of the animal to the Greeks.
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West Elevation of the Erechtheion.
Illustrated dictionary definition of the famous temple Erechtheion. Describes the temple's architecture, significance behind building the temple, and the location the temple was built.
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Plaster Cast of a Panel From the West Frieze of the Parthenon
Illustrated dictionary definition over the artistic style of Frieze. Describes the different styles of Frieze found in Greek architecture.