used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
analogousadjectiveUS /əˈnæləɡəs/
similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
From this reading Thus the Biblical English seems as nearly analogous to the Epic Greek, as anything that our tongue has to offer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
react verbally
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
any thing at all
From this reading Thus the Biblical English seems as nearly analogous to the Epic Greek, as anything that our tongue has to offer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
BiblicaladjectiveUS /ˈbɪbləkəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading Thus the Biblical English seems as nearly analogous to the Epic Greek, as anything that our tongue has to offer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
cannot
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From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
compositenounUS /kəmˈpɑːzət/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
EpicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
apart from; not including
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
communicated in words
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thus the Biblical English seems as nearly analogous to the Epic Greek, as anything that our tongue has to offer.
absolutely essential
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
not any; not one
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
OdysseynounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/
a long wandering and eventful journey
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Thus the Biblical English seems as nearly analogous to the Epic Greek, as anything that our tongue has to offer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
restrictverbUS /riˈstrɪkt/
place restrictions on
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thus the Biblical English seems as nearly analogous to the Epic Greek, as anything that our tongue has to offer.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
spontaneouslyadverbUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəsli/
in a spontaneous manner
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
not in physical motion
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
a special situation
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the Biblical English seems as nearly analogous to the Epic Greek, as anything that our tongue has to offer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Thus the Biblical English seems as nearly analogous to the Epic Greek, as anything that our tongue has to offer.
TranslatorsnounUS /trænˈsleɪtərz/
plural of “translator” — a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading It may be objected, that the employment of language which does not come spontaneously to the lips, is an affectation out of place in a version of the Odyssey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading We do not know whether it is necessary to defend our choice of a somewhat antiquated prose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Homer has no ideas which cannot be expressed in words that are “old and plain,” and to words that are old and plain, and, as a rule, to such terms as, being used by the Translators of the Bible, are still not unfamiliar, we have tried to restrict ourselves.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To this we may answer that the Greek Epic dialect, like the English of our Bible, was a thing of slow growth and composite nature, that it was never a spoken language, nor, except for certain poetical purposes, a written language.
