used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
antechambernounUS /ˈæntetʃeɪmbər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading ‘A vile Thessalian!’ said the beautiful Phrygian, shrugging his shoulders.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
cupbearernoun
the attendant (usually an officer of a nobleman's household) whose duty is to fill and serve cups of wine
From this reading ‘It is incredible,’ rejoined the cupbearer of Jove, stretching his legs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
elevatingverbUS /ˈeləveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “elevate” — give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading ‘A miserable mortal!’ exclaimed the God, elevating his eyebrows.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading ‘A miserable mortal!’ exclaimed the God, elevating his eyebrows.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading ‘A miserable mortal!’ exclaimed the God, elevating his eyebrows.
GanymedenounUS /ˈɡænəmiːd/
(Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
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 ‘A miserable mortal!’ exclaimed the God, elevating his eyebrows.
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 _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is incredible,’ rejoined the cupbearer of Jove, stretching his legs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading ‘It is incredible,’ rejoined the cupbearer of Jove, stretching his legs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It is wonderful,’ said the son of Maia, yawning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading ‘It is incredible,’ rejoined the cupbearer of Jove, stretching his legs.
staying power
From this reading ‘It is incredible,’ rejoined the cupbearer of Jove, stretching his legs.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
MaianounUS /ˈmaɪə/
type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution
From this reading ‘It is wonderful,’ said the son of Maia, yawning.
MERCURYnounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading ‘A miserable mortal!’ exclaimed the God, elevating his eyebrows.
subject to death
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
OlympusnounUS /oʊˈlɪmpəs/
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 _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
and nothing more
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
Others
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From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
PhrygiannounUS /ˈfrɪdʒiən/
a native or inhabitant of Phrygia
From this reading ‘A vile Thessalian!’ said the beautiful Phrygian, shrugging his shoulders.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading ‘It is incredible,’ rejoined the cupbearer of Jove, stretching his legs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It is wonderful,’ said the son of Maia, yawning.
express in words
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading ‘A vile Thessalian!’ said the beautiful Phrygian, shrugging his shoulders.
shruggingverbUS /ˈʃrʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading ‘A vile Thessalian!’ said the beautiful Phrygian, shrugging his shoulders.
a male human offspring
From this reading ‘It is wonderful,’ said the son of Maia, yawning.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading ‘It is incredible,’ rejoined the cupbearer of Jove, stretching his legs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
Thessaliannoun
a native or inhabitant of Thessaly
From this reading ‘A vile Thessalian!’ said the beautiful Phrygian, shrugging his shoulders.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading ‘A vile Thessalian!’ said the beautiful Phrygian, shrugging his shoulders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _‘Others say it was only a cloud.’_ _A Mortal Among the Gods._ MERCURY and Ganymede were each lolling on an opposite couch in the antechamber of Olympus.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading ‘It is wonderful,’ said the son of Maia, yawning.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading ‘It is wonderful,’ said the son of Maia, yawning.
