used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The athlete’s trainers were bestowing their last officious advice.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
athlete'snounUS /ˈæθliːts/
possessive form of “athlete” — a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading The athlete’s trainers were bestowing their last officious advice.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The athlete’s trainers were bestowing their last officious advice.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
Cimon
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From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
Democrates
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From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
Glaucon
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From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
how
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From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
and nothing more
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
immediately past
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
metresnounUS /ˈmiːtərz/
plural of “metre” — the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
odenounUS /oʊd/
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading The athlete’s trainers were bestowing their last officious advice.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
PENTATHLONnounUS /penˈtæθlən/
an athletic contest consisting of five different events
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
prosperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
Simonides
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From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
stadiumnounUS /ˈsteɪdiəm/
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The athlete’s trainers were bestowing their last officious advice.
Themistoclesnoun
Athenian statesman who persuaded Athens to build a navy and then led it to victory over the Persians (527-460 BC)
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PENTATHLON In a tent at the lower end of the long stadium stood Glaucon awaiting the final summons to his ordeal.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
trainersnounUS /ˈtreɪnərz/
plural of “trainer” — one who trains other persons or animals
From this reading The athlete’s trainers were bestowing their last officious advice.
triumphaladjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfəl/
relating to or celebrating a triumph
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Simonides had vowed that he was already hunting for the metres of a triumphal ode.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The athlete’s trainers were bestowing their last officious advice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The roar from without told how the stadium was filled with its chattering thousands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
ZeusnounUS /zuːs/
(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
From this reading His friends had just cried farewell for the last time: Cimon had kissed him; Themistocles had gripped his hand; Democrates had called “Zeus prosper you!”
