used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
subject to appointment
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
the first light of day
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
Ithacans
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From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
on one occasion
From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
PENELOPE'S
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From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He hung his sword over his shoulder and fastened his sandals on his feet and strode bravely forth.
Telemachos
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From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He summoned his heralds at once and bade them call a council of the Ithacans.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The people came at the appointed time, and Telemachos, sceptre in hand, took his place before the assembly and called it to order.
WEBnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading PENELOPE'S WEB The next morning, at dawn of day, Telemachos rose from his bed and put on his garments.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have not summoned you, my friends," he said, "in order that ye may see some entertaining show, but out of dire necessity.
