used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
in addition
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
besiegers
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From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
exhale hard
From this reading MEMNON Charidemus was partially stunned by the blow.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MEMNON Charidemus was partially stunned by the blow.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
Charidemus
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From this reading MEMNON Charidemus was partially stunned by the blow.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
endeavoured
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From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The Macedonian’s next impression was of being carried exactly the opposite way.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
set up or found
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
how
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From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
of the present time and place
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The Macedonian’s next impression was of being carried exactly the opposite way.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
a message received and understood
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
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 First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
Macedonian's
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From this reading The Macedonian’s next impression was of being carried exactly the opposite way.
MEMNON
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From this reading MEMNON Charidemus was partially stunned by the blow.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Macedonian’s next impression was of being carried exactly the opposite way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
come into possession of
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The Macedonian’s next impression was of being carried exactly the opposite way.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading MEMNON Charidemus was partially stunned by the blow.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading MEMNON Charidemus was partially stunned by the blow.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEMNON Charidemus was partially stunned by the blow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading First, then, he was aware of being carried for a certain distance in the direction of the besiegers’ lines; and, secondly, of this motion ceasing, not a little to his immediate relief, and of his being left, as he felt, in peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEMNON Charidemus was partially stunned by the blow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Macedonian’s next impression was of being carried exactly the opposite way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He retained, however, a dim consciousness of what followed, and found afterwards, from such information as he was able to obtain from friends and enemies, that his impressions had not deceived him.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It was a fact, we know, that his companion endeavoured to carry him off, and did succeed in doing so for a few yards; we know also how he was compelled to abandon his burden.
