used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
Alkinoös
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From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
ATHENAnounUS /əˈθiːnə/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
a female human offspring
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
set up or found
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Near her lay two maids who served her.
marriage-day
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From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
NAUSICAÄ
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From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near her lay two maids who served her.
OdysseusnounUS /oʊˈdɪsiəs/
(Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
Phæacians
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From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
express in words
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Near her lay two maids who served her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
the state of being asleep
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
slothfuladjective
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
with low volume
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Near her lay two maids who served her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Athena came as softly as a breath of air, and caused the maiden to dream that her marriage-day was near and that it was her duty to arise and hasten to the place by the river where they washed their clothing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
in or at the place that
From this reading She entered the house, where she found Nausicaä, the king's daughter, sleeping in her beautiful chamber.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading NAUSICAÄ IS SENT TO THE RIVER BY ATHENA While Odysseus lay in a deep sleep, the goddess Athena went to the royal dwelling of the king of the Phæacians, Alkinoös, in order to hasten the return of Odysseus to his native land.
which person or people
From this reading Near her lay two maids who served her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading In her dream the princess seemed to hear Athena say: "Nausicaä, why art thou so slothful?
