used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
any person at all
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And there are walls and towers and countless rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading And there are walls and towers and countless rooms.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
Eumaios
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From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
how
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From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
hear with intention
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
lyrenounUS /laɪr/
a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
minstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
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 ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading And there are walls and towers and countless rooms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading See how stately the structure is, and how spacious the court beyond the massive gates!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there are walls and towers and countless rooms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ODYSSEUS IS RECOGNIZED BY HIS DOG After awhile Odysseus and Eumaios came to the house.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading And there are walls and towers and countless rooms.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading And there are walls and towers and countless rooms.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As they drew near they waited a little to listen to the music, for a minstrel had begun a song, and while singing he played the lyre.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Surely, Eumaios," said Odysseus, "anyone would know that this is the palace of a king.
