used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
(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 He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
ANDROMEDAnounUS /ænˈdrɑːmədə/
broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
AtlasnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
deem to be
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading In his flight Perseus reached Ætheopia, where King Kepheus reigned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
a long fixed look
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
Gorgon's
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From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
Kepheus
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From this reading In his flight Perseus reached Ætheopia, where King Kepheus reigned.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In his flight Perseus reached Ætheopia, where King Kepheus reigned.
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 PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
PERSEUSnounUS /ˈpɜːrsiəs/
(Greek mythology) the son of Zeus who slew Medusa (with the help of Athena and Hermes) and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In his flight Perseus reached Ætheopia, where King Kepheus reigned.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading In his flight Perseus reached Ætheopia, where King Kepheus reigned.
RESCUESnounUS /ˈreskjuːz/
plural of “rescue” — recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
Seriphos
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From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Atlas did not receive him with courtesy, and Perseus in return held up the Gorgon's head for Atlas to gaze at.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
in or at the place that
From this reading In his flight Perseus reached Ætheopia, where King Kepheus reigned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He visited Atlas, expecting the hospitality which the Greeks consider due to all strangers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Atlas was turned into a rocky mountain, and there he stands and always will stand with the firmament resting on his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PERSEUS RESCUES ANDROMEDA On his way back to the island of Seriphos, Perseus met with many adventures.
Ætheopia
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From this reading In his flight Perseus reached Ætheopia, where King Kepheus reigned.
