used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
how long something has existed
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
(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 I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
ancientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
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 I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
comelier
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From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
commentatorsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteɪtərz/
plural of “commentator” — an expert who observes and comments on something
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
CORRECTEDadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
at any time
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
GLUBBDUBDRIB
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From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FURTHER ACCOUNT OF GLUBBDUBDRIB—ANCIENT AND MODERN HISTORY CORRECTED.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
and nothing more
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
a human being
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court and outward rooms of the palace.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I knew and could distinguish those two heroes at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
precisely as stated
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Homer was the taller and comelier person of the two, walked very erect for one of his age, and his eyes were the most quick and piercing I ever beheld.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
which person or people
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
