AgamemnonnounUS /ˌæɡəˈmemnɑːn/
(Greek mythology) the king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INTERVIEW OF TELEMACHUS AND NESTOR.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading ARGUMENT.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
how
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From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE INTERVIEW OF TELEMACHUS AND NESTOR.
MentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
NeptunenounUS /ˈneptuːn/
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
NESTORnounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading THE INTERVIEW OF TELEMACHUS AND NESTOR.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERVIEW OF TELEMACHUS AND NESTOR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
OrestesnounUS /ɔːˈrestiz/
(Greek mythology) the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra; his sister Electra persuaded him to avenge Agamemnon's death by killing Clytemnestra and Aegisthus
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
PallasnounUS /ˈpæləs/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
Pylos
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From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
sacrificingverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
TELEMACHUS
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From this reading THE INTERVIEW OF TELEMACHUS AND NESTOR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERVIEW OF TELEMACHUS AND NESTOR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They discourse concerning the death of Agamemnon, the revenge of Orestes, and the injuries of the suitors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
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 Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
UlyssesnounUS /juːˈlɪsiz/
(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Telemachus declares the occasion of his coming: and Nestor relates what passed in their return from Troy, how their fleets were separated, and he never since heard of Ulysses.
in or at the place that
From this reading Telemachus, guided by Pallas in the shape of Mentor, arrives in the morning at Pylos, where Nestor and his sons are sacrificing on the sea- shore to Neptune.
