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Chapter XVII
Achelous and Hercules. Admetus and Alcestis. Antigone. Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters. Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
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(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading “Achelous and Hercules.”
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From this reading Achelous and Hercules.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
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From this reading Admetus and Alcestis.
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From this reading Admetus and Alcestis.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Achelous and Hercules.
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From this reading Antigone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
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From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
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From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading Achelous and Hercules.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
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From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
at the time that
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
during the time that
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Penelope The river-god Achelous told the story of Erisichthon to Theseus and his companions, whom he was entertaining at his hospitable board, while they were delayed on their journey by the overflow of his waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having finished his story, he added, "But why should I tell of other persons' transformations, when I myself am an instance of the possession of this power.
