used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Have you no right in Hector, as a wife?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
Andro
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From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
armingnounUS /ˈɑːrmɪŋ/
the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading _Hect._ Come to my arms, thou manlier virtue, come!
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Have you no right in Hector, as a wife?
aspiredverbUS /əˈspaɪrd/
past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
for the reason that
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Hect._ Come to my arms, thou manlier virtue, come!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
a female human offspring
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
put on clothes
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
remove the dust from
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
divisible by two
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
start firing a weapon
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
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 How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
destroyed or killed
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you no right in Hector, as a wife?
Hect
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From this reading _Hect._ Come to my arms, thou manlier virtue, come!
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Have you no right in Hector, as a wife?
Hector'snounUS /ˈhektərz/
possessive form of “hector” — (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
the state of being honored
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
How
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From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Have you no right in Hector, as a wife?
kindles
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From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
something that is lost
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
manlier
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From this reading _Hect._ Come to my arms, thou manlier virtue, come!
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
matronsnounUS /ˈmeɪtrənz/
plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
come together
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
mountsnounUS /maʊnts/
plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
not any; not one
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
and nothing more
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
PriamnounUS /ˈpraɪæm/
(Greek mythology) the last king of Troy; father of Hector and Paris and Cassandra
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Have you no right in Hector, as a wife?
express in words
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
soul's
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From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
express in speech
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
be standing; be upright
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
TrojannounUS /ˈtroʊdʒən/
a native of ancient Troy
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
at the time that
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Have you no right in Hector, as a wife?
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Andro._ I would be worthy to be Hector's wife: And had I been a man, as my soul's one, I had aspired a nobler name,--his friend.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading How I love Hector,--need I say I love him?-- I am not but in him: But when I see him arming for his honour, His country and his gods, that martial fire, That mounts his courage, kindles even to me: And when the Trojan matrons wait him out With prayers, and meet with blessings his return, The pride of virtue beats within my breast, To wipe away the sweat and dust of war, And dress my hero glorious in his wounds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Priam._ I did not name myself, because I know When thou art gone, I need no Grecian sword To help me die, but only Hector's loss.-- Daughter, why speak not you? why stand you silent?
