used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
AthenenounUS /ˌæˈθiːn/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
confined by bonds
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
CalypsonounUS /kəˈlɪpsoʊ/
rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
Calypso's
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From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
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 Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
HermesnounUS /ˈhɜːrmiz/
(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
many-colored
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From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
nestlingnounUS /ˈnestlɪŋ/
young bird not yet fledged
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
PoseidonnounUS /pəˈsaɪdən/
(Greek mythology) the god of the sea and earthquakes in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and Hades and Hera; identified with Roman Neptune
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
Scheria
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From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
soarverbUS /sɔːr/
rise rapidly
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
in the near future
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
in a swift manner
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He soon stood upon Calypso’s distant island, enchanted with the lovely dwelling so charmingly nestling among the trees.
UlyssesnounUS /juːˈlɪsiz/
(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading Round about stretched rich meadows intersected by gleaming brooks, and many-colored flowers peeped out of the rich verdure.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Singing birds had made their nests in the dark recesses of the foliage, and the entrance to the grotto was framed in vines from which hung bunches of purple grapes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hermes, messenger of the gods, bound on the golden sandals which enabled him to soar like a bird through the air, took up his magic serpent staff with which he could both kill and restore people to life, and flew swiftly away across the sea.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading Calypso allows Ulysses to go home—Poseidon sends a storm—Ulysses is wrecked upon the Island of Scheria Athene was busy preparing Ulysses’ return.
