used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
anew
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
AthenenounUS /ˌæˈθiːn/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
a female human offspring
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
IntentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
knavishadjective
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
not any; not one
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
not one, and not any
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
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 Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
cut with a saw
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
shiftsnounUS /ʃɪfts/
plural of “shift” — an event in which something is displaced without rotation
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
not in physical motion
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
arousing affect
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
wherein
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From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Intent on his tale, Odysseus had not noticed the sudden change which had come over his hearer; for his eyes had been turned away, as he strove to spell out the features of the country, which still seemed unfamiliar.
which person or people
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Thou naughty rogue!" she said, "wilt thou never forget thy cunning shifts, wherein none can surpass thee, no, not the gods themselves?
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
YeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Yea, thou hast a knavish wit, and no man can equal thee in craft, as no god can rival me.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Now he looked round again, and instead of that dainty youth he saw a stately female form, tall and fair, in aspect like the mighty goddess Athene.
ZeusnounUS /zuːs/
(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
From this reading And in truth it was the daughter of Zeus herself who answered him, smiling and touching him with a playful gesture.
