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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
Achilles
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
alreadynounUS /already/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
approached
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From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
Atreus
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From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
Automedon
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
away
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
back
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From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
bear
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
BodynounUS /body/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
brother
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From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
burial
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From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
called
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From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
capture
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
cast
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From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
charioteer
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
people who share difficult work or danger, especially soldiers
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
covering
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
day
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From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
deadnounUS /dead/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
desertedverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
left a place or vessel without intending to return
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
destroyer
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From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
not friendly or close
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
entered
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
Euphorbus
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From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
Fallen
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
far
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
field
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
Fight
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
Friend
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
give
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From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
guard
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
hand
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From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
Hector
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
honorable
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From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
Hyperenor
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From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
many
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From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
MeanwhilenounUS /ˈmeanwhile/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
Menelaus
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
Mourns
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
near
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
Patroclus
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
roved
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
seeking
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
Shield
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
ships
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
slain
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From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
some
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
Son
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From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
space
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
spear's
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From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
spied
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From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
splendid
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
stand
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From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
steeds
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was spied by Euphorbus, brother of that Hyperenor who had fallen by Menelaus’ hand the day before.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
Thetis
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
up
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From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thou shalt not give honorable burial to this destroyer who hath slain so many of us.
Vulcan
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From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Meanwhile the space about Patroclus’ body was deserted except for Menelaus, who stood guard beside it, covering it with his shield until some of his comrades should come up to bear it away to the ships.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Fight for Patroclus’ Body—Achilles Mourns for His Fallen Friend—Thetis and Vulcan—Achilles’ Shield Hector next roved about seeking to capture the splendid steeds of Achilles with which Patroclus had entered the field, but he could not come near them, for Patroclus’ charioteer, Automedon, was already far distant.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He approached within a spear’s cast and called to him: “Son of Atreus, stand back from the dead!
