used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
Alcinous
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From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
eagerly desirous
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading ARGUMENT.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
aërial
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From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
a female human offspring
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
handmaidens
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From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
a female domestic
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
Nausicaa
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From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
PallasnounUS /ˈpæləs/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
Phæacia
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From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
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 Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
slumbers
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From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
moving very fast
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
UlyssesnounUS /juːˈlɪsiz/
(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Pallas appearing in a dream in to Nausicaa (the daughter of Alcinous, king of Phæacia, commands her to descend to the river, and wash the robes of state, in preparation for her nuptials.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
which person or people
From this reading Their voices awaken Ulysses, who, addressing himself to the princess, is by her relieved and clothed, and receives directions in what manner to apply to the king and queen of the island.
wing'd
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From this reading While thus the weary wanderer sunk to rest, And peaceful slumbers calmed his anxious breast, The martial maid from heaven’s aërial height Swift to Phæacia wing’d her rapid flight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nausicaa goes with her handmaidens to the river; where, while the garments are spread on the bank, they divert themselves in sports.
