Chapter XII

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

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

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

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

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

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

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

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ‘Why dost thou weep, Patroclus?’ asked Achilles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To him came Patroclus.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading ‘Why dost thou weep, Patroclus?’ asked Achilles.

opinion or judgment

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

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

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To him came Patroclus.

preventing movement

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

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From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

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

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

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

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

a female domestic

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

the force of workers available

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

(Greek mythology) a friend of Achilles who was killed in the Trojan War; his death led Achilles to return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

-ing form of “pluck” — pull or pull out sharply

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

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

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

with low volume

From this reading Like her, Patroclus, dost thou softly weep.’

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

filled with or marked by tears

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

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

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

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

From this reading ‘Why dost thou weep, Patroclus?’ asked Achilles.

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

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

emotionally unmoved

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

up to a particular time

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading ‘Like a fond little maid art thou that runs by her mother’s side, plucking at her gown, hindering her as she walks, and with tearful eyes looking up at her until the mother lifts her in her arms.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading ‘Why dost thou weep, Patroclus?’ asked Achilles.

during the time that

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading ‘Why dost thou weep, Patroclus?’ asked Achilles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW PATROCLUS FOUGHT AND DIED While round the dark ships of Greece the fierce fight raged, Achilles, from afar, listened unmoved to the din of battle, and watched with stony eyes the men of Greece as they fell and died on the reddened ground.