adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He should expect her brother presently at the Serapeum.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He should expect her brother presently at the Serapeum.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
Caracalla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He should expect her brother presently at the Serapeum.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
MelissanounUS /məˈlɪsə/
a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading He should expect her brother presently at the Serapeum.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
Serapeum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
Tarautas's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The amphitheatre was soon emptied, amid the flare of lightning and the crash and roll of thunder.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had business on hand this night, which made it seem desirable to him that she should not be too near him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Caracalla, thinking only of the happy omen of Tarautas's wonderful escape, called out to Melissa, with affectionate anxiety, to fly to shelter as quickly as possible; a chariot was in waiting to convey her to the Serapeum.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On this she humbly represented that she would rather be permitted to return under her brother's escort to her father's house, and Caracalla cheerfully acceded.
