used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
(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 PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
in addition
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
altarsnounUS /ˈɔːltərz/
plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Perseus went at once to the king and announced his arrival.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Perseus went at once to the king and announced his arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
well in the past; former
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
desistverbUS /dɪˈsɪst/
choose not to consume
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
ill-treatverb
treat badly
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
of great significance or value
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
MedusanounUS /məˈduːsə/
(Greek mythology) a woman transformed into a Gorgon by Athena; she was slain by Perseus
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
not any; not one
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
on one occasion
From this reading Perseus went at once to the king and announced his arrival.
persecutionsnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃəns/
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
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 BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
Polydektes
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From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
except for; apart from
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
in the near future
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
TIRYNS
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From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
unmanlyadjective
not possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
a message informing of danger
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
accept gladly
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Perseus went at once to the king and announced his arrival.
at the time that
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
which person or people
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His brother, the fisherman, had tried to protect her and had used hot words in warning the king to desist from his unmanly purpose.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading But Polydektes turned his wrath upon his brother also, and he, too, could find no refuge save the sacred altars.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading PERSEUS BECOMES KING OF TIRYNS When Perseus reached home he did not find the glad welcome to which he had looked forward with all the ardor of a youth who has been for the first time on an important errand.
ZeusnounUS /zuːs/
(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
From this reading His mother had taken refuge in a temple at the altar of Zeus to escape the persecutions of King Polydektes, who had begun to ill-treat her as soon as Perseus had departed in search of Medusa.
