acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
Agatha
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From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
Andreas
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From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
Diodoros
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From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
freedmannounUS /ˈfriːdmən/
a person who has been freed from slavery
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
GalennounUS /ˈɡeɪlən/
Greek anatomist whose theories formed the basis of European medicine until the Renaissance (circa 130-200)
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
HermesnounUS /ˈhɜːrmiz/
(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
how
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From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
MelissanounUS /məˈlɪsə/
a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
Melissa'snounUS /məˈlɪsəz/
possessive form of “melissa” — a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
Polybius
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From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
Serapeum
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From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
skillnounUS /skɪl/
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading It was decided that Melissa should for the present remain with her father; but, as soon as Diodoros should be allowed to leave the Serapeum, she was to go across the lake to receive the convalescent on his return home.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The freedman left it to her to escort Melissa to her own home, and went back to report to Polybius--in the first place, as to his son's state.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Andreas, who had so much on his shoulders, had lost much time, and was urgently required at home.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading After gratifying Melissa's wish by describing how Diodoros had immediately recovered consciousness on the completion of the operation performed by Galen, and painting the deep amazement that had fallen on all the other physicians at the skill of this fine old man, he had done all he could for the present to be of use to the girl.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was glad, therefore, when in the street of Hermes, now swarming again with citizens, soldiers, and horsemen, he met the old nurse, who, after conducting Agatha home to her father, had been sent back to the town to remain in attendance, if necessary, on Diodoros.
