problem with such an entry is that it does not properly describe the function of the particle. The second problem is that it tries to explain the function in terms of English, even though English has no comparable particle. I think it is safe to say that δέ is an adversative particle. It signals change.9 Its various functions should correlate with this basic idea. Therefore a change of participants is acceptable, but introduction of new participants is not. It may indicate a change of scene, and