used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
Charidemus
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From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
citadels
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From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
the first light of day
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
put on clothes
From this reading “Dress yourself at once,” said Memnon, “I will wait for you.”
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
the head of a state government
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dress yourself at once,” said Memnon, “I will wait for you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
the act of departing
From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
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 AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
for more time
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
Memnon
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From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
not any; not one
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
on one occasion
From this reading “Dress yourself at once,” said Memnon, “I will wait for you.”
and nothing more
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
a course of conduct
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dress yourself at once,” said Memnon, “I will wait for you.”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “I am leaving a garrison in the citadels, but the town is lost.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Dress yourself at once,” said Memnon, “I will wait for you.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT SEA It was not for long, however, that Charidemus was destined to enjoy these somewhat lonely days, and evenings that seemed only too short.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We can hold the place no longer,” the governor explained to his prisoner, as they hurried down the steep path that led from the citadel to the harbour.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Dress yourself at once,” said Memnon, “I will wait for you.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading About a week after the day on which he made his first acquaintance with Memnon and his wife, he was roused from his sleep about an hour before dawn by a visit from the governor himself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dress yourself at once,” said Memnon, “I will wait for you.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Dress yourself at once,” said Memnon, “I will wait for you.”
