used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
(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 As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
Anteia
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From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
Argosnoun
an ancient city in southeastern Greece; dominated the Peloponnese in the 7th century BC
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
Bellerophonnoun
(Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera)
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
promote over another
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
set up or found
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
of great significance or value
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
importuned
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From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
the act of departing
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
Lycianoun
an ancient region on the coast of southwest Asia Minor
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
engage in
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
and nothing more
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
Prœtus
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From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
Prœtus's
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From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
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 As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
Sisyphusnoun
(Greek legend) a king in ancient Greece who offended Zeus and whose punishment was to roll a huge boulder to the top of a steep hill; each time the boulder neared the top it rolled back down and Sisyphus was forced to start again
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
that is looked for
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a kinsman of Prœtus and a grandson of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, so much honor was shown him.
at the time that
From this reading He tried many times to find some pretext for leaving his kinsman; so when Prœtus proposed that he should make a journey to Lycia to deliver some important messages to its ruler, the youth was eager to go.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading As he was strong, brave, and fearless, he was a leader in all the games; and his beauty won such favor at the court that Prœtus's wife, Queen Anteia, sought his love.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Bellerophon At the court of Prœtus, king of Argos, there dwelt as guest of honor a young prince named Bellerophon.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Since the youth could not in loyalty return her affection, he found it difficult to remain in Argos; for the queen was not content to receive only the courtesy due her, but importuned Bellerophon for his love.
