used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
anew
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
how long something has existed
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
bond-slave
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From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the fury of the great hero was not to run unchecked.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
ever-living
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From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
promote over another
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But the fury of the great hero was not to run unchecked.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
Heraclesnoun
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
market-place
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From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
Neleus
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From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the fury of the great hero was not to run unchecked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
Omphalé
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From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
and nothing more
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
Pylos
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From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But the fury of the great hero was not to run unchecked.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
slays
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From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
slewverbUS /sluː/
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he slew old Neleus in the market-place, and put his sons and the elders of Pylos to the sword, sparing only the knightly Nestor, most discreet of men.
uncheckedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃekt/
not restrained or controlled
From this reading But the fury of the great hero was not to run unchecked.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the fury of the great hero was not to run unchecked.
which person or people
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ever-living powers can never look with favor upon that man who slays his guest in his halls or who deals harshly with old age.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading "Then madness again overpowered the great hero, and in his wrath he marched through Pylos breathing slaughter.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading And so they caused Heracles to be sold to Omphalé, queen of Lydia, to serve her as a bond-slave for a year and a day.
