Aeaean
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From this reading On returning to the Isle Aeaean, Odysseus was warned by Circé of the dangers he would encounter.
(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 If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On returning to the Isle Aeaean, Odysseus was warned by Circé of the dangers he would encounter.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
Circé
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From this reading On returning to the Isle Aeaean, Odysseus was warned by Circé of the dangers he would encounter.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
Cyclops'snounUS /ˈsaɪklɔːpsɪz/
possessive form of “cyclops” — (Greek mythology) one of a group of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading On returning to the Isle Aeaean, Odysseus was warned by Circé of the dangers he would encounter.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading On returning to the Isle Aeaean, Odysseus was warned by Circé of the dangers he would encounter.
epicsnounUS /ˈepɪks/
plural of “epic” — a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
FinnsnounUS /fɪnz/
plural of “finn” — a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
harmedverbUS /hɑːrmd/
past form of “harm” — cause or do harm to
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
injuringverbUS /ˈɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
IslandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
IthacanounUS /ˈɪθəkə/
a college town in central New York on Lake Cayuga
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
something that is lost
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
in motion
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
OdysseusnounUS /oʊˈdɪsiəs/
(Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
Odysseus's
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From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
pastured
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From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning to the Isle Aeaean, Odysseus was warned by Circé of the dangers he would encounter.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
transport commercially
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
South-Sea
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From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
Teiresias
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From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The descent into hell, for some similar purpose, is common in the epics of other races, such as the Finns, and the South-Sea Islanders.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
Thrinacia
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From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading On returning to the Isle Aeaean, Odysseus was warned by Circé of the dangers he would encounter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On returning to the Isle Aeaean, Odysseus was warned by Circé of the dangers he would encounter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading If these were harmed, he would arrive in Ithaca alone, or in the words of the Cyclops’s prayer, “in evil plight, with loss of all his company, on board the ship of strangers, to find sorrow in his house.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From Teiresias Odysseus learned that, if he would bring his companions home, he must avoid injuring the sacred cattle of the Sun, which pastured in the Isle of Thrinacia.
xinounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading The narrative of Odysseus’s visit to the dead (book xi) is one of the most moving passages in the whole poem.
