used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
Alkinoös
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From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
(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 THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading The Phæacians received his words approvingly, and each went at once to his home to sleep.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
terminate
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Phæacians received his words approvingly, and each went at once to his home to sleep.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
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 THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
on one occasion
From this reading The Phæacians received his words approvingly, and each went at once to his home to sleep.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
Phæacians
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From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The Phæacians received his words approvingly, and each went at once to his home to sleep.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
RenownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
SCHERIA
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
transport commercially
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The Phæacians received his words approvingly, and each went at once to his home to sleep.
in the near future
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
express in speech
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
move an implement through
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
tripodnounUS /ˈtraɪpɑːd/
a three-legged rack used for support
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Phæacians received his words approvingly, and each went at once to his home to sleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
at the time that
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
in or at the place that
From this reading But when morning came they all sent their gifts to the ship, where they were packed carefully under the benches by the King himself, and the guests returned to the palace, where a banquet was spread for them.
which person or people
From this reading Then the King turned to his guests and addressed them: "Phæacians, let us each present one more gift, a large tripod and a vase, to the hero who has come among us."
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading Alkinoös was the first to break the silence, and he said: "Renowned Odysseus, since thou hast come to our country, I hope that thy sufferings are at an end and that thou wilt reach thy native land safely and soon."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE DEPARTURE OF ODYSSEUS FROM THE ISLAND OF SCHERIA All the guests had listened with deep attention to the recital of Odysseus; all were greatly interested, and when he ended they did not stir or speak a word.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Phæacians received his words approvingly, and each went at once to his home to sleep.
