used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All this time the outer world was nothing to him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
the act of burning something
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
Charidemus
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From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
contrastingadjectiveUS /kənˈtræstɪŋ/
strikingly different; tending to contrast
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
Ecbatana
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From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All this time the outer world was nothing to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
INVALIDED
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From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
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 INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
engage in
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
a brief written record
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading All this time the outer world was nothing to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading All this time the outer world was nothing to him.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
relapseverbUS /riˈlæps/
deteriorate in health
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
siegesnounUS /ˈsiːdʒɪz/
plural of “siege” — the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
in a strange manner
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time the outer world was nothing to him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this time the outer world was nothing to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For many days he hovered between life and death, and his recovery was long and tedious, and interrupted by more than one dangerous relapse.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had strength enough to make his way along with a number of other invalided men to Ecbatana; but immediately after his arrival in that city the fever which had been lurking in his system declared itself in an acute form.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading INVALIDED The extraordinary fatigues which Charidemus had undergone, together with continual exposure to the burning summer heat, resulted in a long and dangerous illness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading First came days of delirium in which he raved of battles and sieges, with now and then a softer note in his voice contrasting strangely with the ringing tone of the words of command.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All this time the outer world was nothing to him.
