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From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In fact, it was almost foppish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
ATHENSnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
Charidemus
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From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
put on clothes
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was almost foppish.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
foppishadjective
affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
From this reading In fact, it was almost foppish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
set up or found
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was almost foppish.
and nothing more
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
Lyceumnoun
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
a human being
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading He found the philosopher in his favourite haunt of the Lyceum[38] just after he had dismissed his morning class of hearers.
on the contrary
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Aristotle was somewhat slight and insignificant in person, but he had a singularly keen and intelligent face.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
thinkernounUS /ˈθɪŋkər/
an important intellectual
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
which person or people
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His appearance, as far as dress was concerned, was rather that of a man of the world than of a thinker.
a late time of life
From this reading AT ATHENS In addition to his formal duties as commissioner in charge of the offering to the goddess, Charidemus was entrusted with special messages from Alexander to his old teacher, Aristotle, who had been a resident at Athens for now about two years.
