218
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From this reading THE FALL OF TROY =218.
311
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From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
(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 All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
AmazonsnounUS /ˈæməzɑːnz/
plural of “amazon” — a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
attestverbUS /əˈtest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
without stop or interruption
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
EthiopiannounUS /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiən/
a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE FALL OF TROY =218.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
IliadnounUS /ˈɪliəd/
a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
Memnon
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From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
OdysseynounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/
a long wandering and eventful journey
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FALL OF TROY =218.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
Penthesilea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
not in physical motion
From this reading After the death of Hector, Troy did not immediately fall, but receiving aid from new allies, still continued its resistance.
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 The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALL OF TROY =218.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
TROYnounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading THE FALL OF TROY =218.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
which person or people
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
belonging to which person
From this reading One of these allies was Memnon, the Ethiopian prince, whose story has been already told.[311] Another was Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons, who came with a band of female warriors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Fall of Troy.= The story of the Iliad ends with the death of Hector, and it is from the Odyssey and later poems that we learn the fate of the other heroes.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading All the authorities attest the valor of these women and the fearful effect of their war cry.
