used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF THE CICONS, LOTOPHAGI AND CYCLOPS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF THE CICONS, LOTOPHAGI AND CYCLOPS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading ARGUMENT.
artificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
characterised
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From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
CICONS
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From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF THE CICONS, LOTOPHAGI AND CYCLOPS.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
CYCLOPSnounUS /ˈsaɪklɔːps/
(Greek mythology) one of a group of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF THE CICONS, LOTOPHAGI AND CYCLOPS.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
how
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From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
incursionnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrʒən/
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
LOTOPHAGI
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From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF THE CICONS, LOTOPHAGI AND CYCLOPS.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
social deportment
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF THE CICONS, LOTOPHAGI AND CYCLOPS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
Polyphemus
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From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF THE CICONS, LOTOPHAGI AND CYCLOPS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
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 Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
UlyssesnounUS /juːˈlɪsiz/
(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The giant Polyphemus and his cave described; the usage Ulysses and his companions met with there; and, lastly, the method and artifice by which he escaped.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
belonging to which person
From this reading From there they sailed to the land of the Cyclops, whose manners and situation are particularly characterised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ulysses begins the relation of his adventures: how, after the destruction of Troy, he with his companions made an incursion on the Cicons, by whom they were repulsed; and, meeting with a storm, were driven to the coast of the Lotophagi.
