used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
Charidemus
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From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
depôt
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From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The garrison duty was of the slightest.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
divisible by two
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
set up or found
From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison duty was of the slightest.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
governorshipnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərʃɪp/
the office of governor
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
Pergamos
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From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
sinecurenoun
a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The garrison duty was of the slightest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The place was practically safe from attack, even if there had been any enemies to attack it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The governorship of Pergamos was not exactly a sinecure, but it was not laborious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The governor’s chief duty was the charge of a _depôt_, for which the town had been found a convenient situation.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
a late time of life
From this reading NEWS FROM THE EAST The six years that followed were years of quiet, uneventful happiness for Charidemus and his wife.
