Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

(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 And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

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

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

plural of “argonaut” — someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

for the reason that

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

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

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

(Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea to the south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

a drinking glass with a base and stem

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

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

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

used to form the superlative

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

(Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

uttered with a trill

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

be standing; be upright

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

express in words

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

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

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

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

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

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

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

literature in metrical form

From this reading And grand old songs they are, written in grand old rolling verse; and they call them the Songs of Orpheus, or the Orphics, to this day.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

of or relating to or derived from wheat

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Then he filled a golden goblet with the bull’s blood, and with wheaten flour, and honey, and wine, and the bitter salt-sea water, and bade the heroes taste.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading And they tell how the heroes came to Aphetai, across the bay, and waited for the south-west wind, and chose themselves a captain from their crew: and how all called for Heracles, because he was the strongest and most huge; but Heracles refused, and called for Jason, because he was the wisest of them all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading So Jason was chosen captain; and Orpheus heaped a pile of wood, and slew a bull, and offered it to Hera, and called all the heroes to stand round, each man’s head crowned with olive, and to strike their swords into the bull.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading HOW THE ARGONAUTS SAILED TO COLCHIS And what happened next, my children, whether it be true or not, stands written in ancient songs, which you shall read for yourselves some day.