41
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From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
Archer-god
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From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
armourynoun
a collection of resources
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
AthenenounUS /ˌæˈθiːn/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
axe-blades
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From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
Eurycleia
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From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
IthacanounUS /ˈɪθəkə/
a college town in central New York on Lake Cayuga
From this reading Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
mentionsnounUS /ˈmenʃənz/
plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
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 When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
in the near future
From this reading Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
Telemachus
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From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Thus the poet shows that Odysseus has arrived in Ithaca not a day too soon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
communicated in words
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading Penelope mentions her purpose to wed the man who on the following day, the feast of the Archer-god Apollo, shall draw the bow of Odysseus, and send an arrow through the holes in twelve axe-blades, set up in a row.
at the time that
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
which person or people
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Afterwards Odysseus has an interview with Penelope (who does not recognise him), but he is recognised by his old nurse Eurycleia.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
wooers
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From this reading When the wooers have withdrawn, Odysseus and Telemachus remove the weapons from the hall to the armoury.
xxnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
xxinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
xxiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
xxiiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading Odysseus is comforted by a vision of Athene, and DAY 41 (Books xx, xxi, xxii, xxiii). by the ominous prayer uttered by a weary woman grinding at the mill.
