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From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
ANDROMACHE
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From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
AphroditenounUS /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
AthenenounUS /ˌæˈθiːn/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
for the reason that
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
characterized by great determination
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
HECTORnounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
not accessible to view
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
Menelausnoun
(Greek mythology) the king of Sparta at the time of the Trojan War; brother of Agamemnon; husband of Helen
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
TrojannounUS /ˈtroʊdʒən/
a native of ancient Troy
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
TrojansnounUS /ˈtroʊdʒənz/
plural of “trojan” — a native of ancient Troy
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So Athene was sent to the Trojan hosts, disguised as one of themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
at the time that
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HECTOR AND ANDROMACHE The gods were angry with Aphrodite because she had hidden Paris from the king, and they determined that, in spite of their oath, the two armies should again begin to fight.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading In and out among the soldiers she paced, until at length she spoke to one of them, bidding him draw his bow and wound Menelaus.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading When the Greeks saw that the Trojans had disregarded their oath, they were full of wrath, and seizing their arms they followed their chiefs to battle.
but in spite of that
From this reading The soldier obeyed, and the arrow, guided by Athene, reached the king, yet was the wound but slight.
