Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

later than; following

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

comparative of “base” — serving as or forming a base

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

for the reason that

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Just follow close to the wagon with my maids.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Just follow close to the wagon with my maids.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

the act of departing

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

and nothing more

From this reading Just follow close to the wagon with my maids.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

plural of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading Just follow close to the wagon with my maids.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

come together

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

not any; not one

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

(Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

express in words

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

carry out

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

be about

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

up to a particular time

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Just follow close to the wagon with my maids.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

at the time that

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

in or at the place that

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But when we come near to the town thou must go more slowly and tarry behind a little, till we have reached my father's hall, because I dread the gossip of the baser sort of people whom we may meet.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

an old form of “will”, used with “thou”

From this reading ODYSSEUS ARRIVES AT THE PALACE OF ALKINOÖS After Nausicaä had mounted to her seat on the cart, she said to Odysseus: "Get ready now, stranger, and we will lead thee to my father's palace, where thou wilt meet the chiefs of the Phæacians.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading If thou art wise, take well to heart what I shall say to thee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As long as we are at a good distance from the city there is no harm in going along with us.