a group of people trained for war
When the Trojans pulled the horse into the city, the warriors could leap out and open the gates so the Greek army could enter.
bear
to bring forth
One man said, "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts."
behind
remaining in a place that has been left by others
When the Trojans came out to meet Sinon, he told them a story.
beware
to be cautious
One man said, "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts."
Bronze Age
a period of history after the Stone Age and before the Iron Age
During the Bronze Age, Greece and Troy were at war, until a Greek warrior, Odysseus, had an idea.
enter
to go in
When the Trojans pulled the horse into the city, the warriors could leap out and open the gates so the Greek army could enter.
gift
something that is given to another person
One man said, "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts."
hide
to conceal from sight
However, Odysseus’ real plan was to hide thirty Greek warriors inside the However, Odysseus’ real plan was to hide thirty Greek warriors inside the
leap
to spring through the air
When the Trojans pulled the horse into the city, the warriors could leap out and open the gates so the Greek army could enter.
meet
to come upon
When the Trojans came out to meet Sinon, he told them a story.
plan
an agreed upon method for doing something
The plan was to trick the Trojans into believing the wooden horse was a gift.
story
a narrative that tells of events
When the Trojans came out to meet Sinon, he told them a story.
suspect
to have doubts of
Some Trojans suspected a trap.
warning
caution
However, the Trojans paid no attention to the warning.