used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Alexander had fixed on another residence for his wife and child.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Alexander had fixed on another residence for his wife and child.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
Barsiné
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From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
Charidemus
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From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Alexander had fixed on another residence for his wife and child.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Alexander had fixed on another residence for his wife and child.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
fortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
GalileenounUS /ˈɡæləliː/
an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alexander had fixed on another residence for his wife and child.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
come together
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
Pergamos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Alexander had fixed on another residence for his wife and child.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
a male human offspring
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
TIGRISnounUS /ˈtaɪɡrəs/
an Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
TYREnounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
in or at the place that
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Alexander had fixed on another residence for his wife and child.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading (Barsiné, it should be said, had given birth to a son in the early part of the winter.) His choice had fallen on Pergamos, one of the strongest fortresses in his dominions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Charidemus was summoned to meet the king at Tyre, where he was intending to complete his plans for his next campaign, a campaign that would, he hoped, be decisive.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading FROM TYRE TO THE TIGRIS The pleasant sojourn on the shores of the Sea of Galilee came to an end in the early summer of the following year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And it was arranged that the young man’s charges should accompany him.
