used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
Alkibiades
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From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Kryptos requested to be allowed to speak to him alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Kryptos requested to be allowed to speak to him alone.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kryptos requested to be allowed to speak to him alone.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
BOETHIUSnoun
a Roman who was an early Christian philosopher and statesman who was executed for treason; Boethius had a decisive influence on medieval logic (circa 480-524)
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Alkibiades received him with the courtesy due to so high a state official.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Alkibiades received him with the courtesy due to so high a state official.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
ErosnounUS /ˈɪrɑːs/
(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
moving swiftly
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Alkibiades received him with the courtesy due to so high a state official.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alkibiades received him with the courtesy due to so high a state official.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
Katané
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From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
Kryptos
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From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
not any; not one
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Alkibiades received him with the courtesy due to so high a state official.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Alkibiades received him with the courtesy due to so high a state official.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Kryptos requested to be allowed to speak to him alone.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
Salaminia
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From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
transport commercially
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alkibiades received him with the courtesy due to so high a state official.
in the near future
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
express in speech
From this reading Kryptos requested to be allowed to speak to him alone.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
express in words
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
triremenounUS /ˈtraɪriːm/
ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
at the time that
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His surprise was increased when, soon after his arrival, and while he was preparing to go ashore to refresh himself after his voyage, Kryptos, the captain of the _Salaminia_, came on board the _Eros_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AS Alkibiades entered the harbour of Katané, he was surprised to see a well-known ship there, which certainly had not come with the rest—no less a vessel than the sacred state trireme of Athens, the _Salaminia_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘It would give me pain to tell you of the rumours that are flying about among the people, and the number of discordant and inconsistent opinions held about me.’—BOETHIUS.
