used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
AtticanounUS /ˈætɪkə/
the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken
From this reading Eastward and westward spreads the teeming Thrasian plain, richest in Attica.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Behind the plain the encircling mountain wall fades away into a purple haze.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
Bœotia
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From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
Cithæron
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From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
craggyadjectiveUS /ˈkræɡi/
having hills and crags
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
crestsnounUS /krests/
plural of “crest” — the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
EastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Eastward and westward spreads the teeming Thrasian plain, richest in Attica.
ELEUSIS
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From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
Eleusis-by-the-Sea
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From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading Behind the plain the encircling mountain wall fades away into a purple haze.
fadesnounUS /feɪdz/
plural of “fade” — a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer
From this reading Behind the plain the encircling mountain wall fades away into a purple haze.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
a quick look
From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Behind the plain the encircling mountain wall fades away into a purple haze.
HERMIONE
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From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Behind the plain the encircling mountain wall fades away into a purple haze.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
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 One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
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 Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Behind the plain the encircling mountain wall fades away into a purple haze.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
Parnes
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From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
PERSIANnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Eastward and westward spreads the teeming Thrasian plain, richest in Attica.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Behind the plain the encircling mountain wall fades away into a purple haze.
Pœcilon
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From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading Eastward and westward spreads the teeming Thrasian plain, richest in Attica.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
SalamisnounUS /səˈlɑːmiz/
plural of “salami” — highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Eastward and westward spreads the teeming Thrasian plain, richest in Attica.
stuccoedverbUS /ˈstʌkoʊd/
past form of “stucco” — decorate with stucco work
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
sundering
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From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading Eastward and westward spreads the teeming Thrasian plain, richest in Attica.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
Thrasian
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From this reading Eastward and westward spreads the teeming Thrasian plain, richest in Attica.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading One can look southward toward Salamis; then to the left rises the rounded slope of brown Pœcilon sundering Eleusis from its greater neighbour, Athens.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Look behind: there is a glimpse of the long violet crests of Cithæron and Parnes, the barrier mountains against Bœotia.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Behind the plain the encircling mountain wall fades away into a purple haze.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Eastward and westward spreads the teeming Thrasian plain, richest in Attica.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SHADOW OF THE PERSIAN HERMIONE OF ELEUSIS A cluster of white stuccoed houses with a craggy hill behind, and before them a blue bay girt in by the rocky isle of Salamis—that is Eleusis-by-the-Sea.
