adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even Philostratus was asleep on an arm-chair at the back of the room.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
arm-chair
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From this reading Even Philostratus was asleep on an arm-chair at the back of the room.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading Even Philostratus was asleep on an arm-chair at the back of the room.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even Philostratus was asleep on an arm-chair at the back of the room.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Even Philostratus was asleep on an arm-chair at the back of the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
Caracalla
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From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
emperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even Philostratus was asleep on an arm-chair at the back of the room.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
MelissanounUS /məˈlɪsə/
a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
MostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even Philostratus was asleep on an arm-chair at the back of the room.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
Philostratus
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From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the philosopher had returned, Caracalla had noticed him, and dozing, or perhaps in his dreams, he had ordered him to remain by him.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Even Philostratus was asleep on an arm-chair at the back of the room.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
sick-room
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From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
snoringnounUS /ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
tablinum
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From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
waiting-room
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From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The waiting-room was empty when Melissa crossed it for the second time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the tablinum, which had been converted into a sick-room, nothing was heard but the breathing and gentle snoring of the sleeping man.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Most of the emperor's friends had retired to rest or into the city when they had heard that Caesar slept; and the few who had remained behaved quietly when she appeared, for Philostratus had told them that the emperor held her in high esteem, as the only person who was able to give him comfort in his suffering by her peculiar and wonderful healing power.
