Achelous
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From this reading Achelous and Hercules.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
Admetus
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From this reading Admetus and Alcestis.
Alcestis
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From this reading Admetus and Alcestis.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Achelous and Hercules.
AntigonenounUS /æˈtɪɡəni/
(Greek mythology) the daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed her father and was condemned to death
From this reading Antigone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Erisichthon
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From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading Achelous and Hercules.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/
a large flow
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
river-god
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From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
express in words
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
TheseusnounUS /ˈθiːziːəs/
(Greek mythology) a hero and king of Athens who was noted for his many great deeds: killed Procrustes and the Minotaur and defeated the Amazons and united Attica
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
transformationsnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “transformation” — a qualitative change
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
at the time that
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
