used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
assertionsnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃənz/
plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had they been misinterpreted?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
Cleanthesnoun
ancient Greek philosopher who succeeded Zeno of Citium as the leader of the Stoic school (300-232 BC)
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
Epicurus's
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From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
misinterpretedverbUS /mɪsɪnˈtɜːrprətɪd/
past form of “misinterpret” — interpret falsely
From this reading Had they been misinterpreted?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
slumbers
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From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
Theon
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From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
UneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
unquietadjective
characterized by unrest or disorder
From this reading Uneasy thoughts bred unquiet slumbers; and Theon rose from a restless couch, before the first blush of Aurora tinged the forehead of the sky.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The assertions of Cleanthes were corroborated by the testimony of the public; but that testimony he had learned to despise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He trod the paths of the garden, and waited with impatience, for the first time not unmixed with apprehension, the appearance of the Master.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading They were made after perusal of Epicurus’s writings; with these writings he was still unacquainted.
