used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Yonder is the king, where you see the smoke going up from the altar."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
completely unclothed
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yonder is the king, where you see the smoke going up from the altar."
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
the act of departing
From this reading Yonder is the king, where you see the smoke going up from the altar."
golden-stringed
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From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
Iolchians
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From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
Iolchos
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From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
leopard's
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From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
not divisible by two
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
Pelias
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From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
sandalnounUS /ˈsændəl/
a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
express in words
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Yonder is the king, where you see the smoke going up from the altar."
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yonder is the king, where you see the smoke going up from the altar."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
precisely as stated
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This is the kingdom of Iolchos," answered the man, "and we are the subjects of King Pelias.
in or at the place that
From this reading Yonder is the king, where you see the smoke going up from the altar."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jason perceived, too, that the man stared particularly at his feet, one of which, you remember, was bare, while the other was decorated with his father's golden-stringed sandal.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
which person or people
From this reading Our monarch has summoned us together, that we may see him sacrifice a black bull to Neptune, who, they say, is his Majesty's father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Yonder is the king, where you see the smoke going up from the altar."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yonder is the king, where you see the smoke going up from the altar."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading While the man spoke he eyed Jason with great curiosity; for his garb was quite unlike that of the Iolchians, and it looked very odd to see a youth with a leopard's skin over his shoulders, and each hand grasping a spear.
