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From this reading DAY 33 (Book vi).

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

god of the winds in ancient mythology

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

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From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading DAY 33 (Book vi).

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

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From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

a period of 100 years

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

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From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

a female human offspring

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DAY 33 (Book vi).

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

showing approval

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

set up or found

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

coins made of gold

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

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From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

(Greek mythology) a famous mythical Greek hero; his return to Ithaca after the siege of Troy was described in the Odyssey

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

and nothing more

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

capable of being recognized

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

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From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Odysseus meets Nausicaa, daughter of Alcinous, the Phaeacian King, and by her aid, and that of Athene, is favourably received at the palace, and tells how he came from Calypso’s island.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading His later adventures are confused, and the Greek version retains only the more graceful fancies of the _märchen_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading DAY 33 (Book vi).

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A rough, but perfectly recognisable form of the Phaeacian myth, is found in an Indian collection of _märchen_ (already referred to) of the twelfth century A.D. Here the Phaeacians are the Vidyâdhâris, and their old enemies the Cyclôpes, are the Rakshashas, a sort of giants.

which person or people

From this reading The Indian Odysseus, who seeks the city of gold, passes by the home of an Indian Aeolus, Satyavrata.