used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What may I not doubt, when I see you come from such a mansion?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
react verbally
From this reading “Answer me quickly,” interrupted Cleanthes; “is Theon yet my friend?”
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
Cleanthesnoun
ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school (300-232 BC)
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “What may I not doubt, when I see you come from such a mansion?”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And does Cleanthes doubt it?”
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “And does Cleanthes doubt it?”
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
Epicurusnoun
Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC)
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
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 The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
intense and profound fear
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “Answer me quickly,” interrupted Cleanthes; “is Theon yet my friend?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Answer me quickly,” interrupted Cleanthes; “is Theon yet my friend?”
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And does Cleanthes doubt it?”
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading “What may I not doubt, when I see you come from such a mansion?”
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “What may I not doubt, when I see you come from such a mansion?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Answer me quickly,” interrupted Cleanthes; “is Theon yet my friend?”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
with speed
From this reading “Answer me quickly,” interrupted Cleanthes; “is Theon yet my friend?”
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “What may I not doubt, when I see you come from such a mansion?”
stoicnounUS /ˈstoʊɪk/
a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “What may I not doubt, when I see you come from such a mansion?”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
Theon
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From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What may I not doubt, when I see you come from such a mansion?”
at the time that
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
the day immediately before today
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Answer me quickly,” interrupted Cleanthes; “is Theon yet my friend?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What may I not doubt, when I see you come from such a mansion?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The fervor of the day had declined, when Theon issued to the street from the house of Epicurus: at that instant he met in the face his friend Cleanthes; he ran to his embrace; but the young stoic, receding with mingled astonishment and horror—“Ye gods! from the house of Epicurus?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I do not marvel at your surprise,” returned Theon, “nor, if I recall my own feelings of yesterday, at your indignation.”
