Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

anew

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

to say again or imitate

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

at any time

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

apart from; not including

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

a person who accepts the leadership of another

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

set up or found

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

a female deity

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

destroyed or killed

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

in a joyous manner

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

conformity or harmony

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

immediately past

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

hear with intention

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

engage in

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

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 While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

with speed

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

the act of searching for something

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

express in speech

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

plural of “story” — 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 Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

express in words

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

not seen or perceived

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

not suspicious

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

precisely as stated

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

nonexistent

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One day Juno went down in great haste to the earth, suspecting that Jupiter was spending too much time in the society of the nymphs; but before she had gone very far into the forest she met Echo and stopped to speak to her.

at the time that

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

during the time that

From this reading While Echo was thus keeping the jealous queen from seeking for her husband, Jupiter--warned of her coming--left the nymphs and returned in haste to Olympus.

which person or people

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.

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From this reading Famous Lovers I. Echo and Narcissus Echo was a wood-nymph and a follower of Diana; and she had the one fault of wanting to talk all the time, especially if she found some one who was willing to listen.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading When, later on, Juno learned that Echo had intentionally kept her listening so that Jupiter could make his retreat unseen, she was so angry with the officious nymph that she forbade her ever to speak again, except to repeat the last word of any conversation she might hear.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now Echo knew that the ruler of the gods was happily engaged with the nymphs, and would not be pleased at his wife's sudden appearance; so she began to talk rapidly to Juno, and to tell her such entertaining stories that the unsuspicious goddess waited to listen.