used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
ATHLETEnounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading The pair were markedly contrasted.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading The younger was in his early prime, strong, well developed, and daintily dressed.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The younger was in his early prime, strong, well developed, and daintily dressed.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The younger was in his early prime, strong, well developed, and daintily dressed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The younger was in his early prime, strong, well developed, and daintily dressed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
the organ of sight
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
flourishverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
grow vigorously
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
the act of departing
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
only a very short time before
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
how
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From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
and nothing more
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading The pair were markedly contrasted.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
the force of workers available
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The pair were markedly contrasted.
a course of conduct
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
PoseidonnounUS /pəˈsaɪdən/
(Greek mythology) the god of the sea and earthquakes in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and Hades and Hera; identified with Roman Neptune
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
PrecinctnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/
a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The younger was in his early prime, strong, well developed, and daintily dressed.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
Simonides
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From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The younger was in his early prime, strong, well developed, and daintily dressed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ATHLETE There was ceaseless coming and going outside the Precinct of Poseidon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The younger was in his early prime, strong, well developed, and daintily dressed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Following much the same path just taken by Simonides and his new friends, two other men were walking, so deep in talk that they hardly heeded how many made respectful way for them, or how many greeted them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The taller and younger man, to be sure, returned every salute with a graceful flourish of his hands, but in a mechanical way, and with eye fixed on his companion.
