used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
Cambyses
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From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
at any time
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
promote over another
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
Gyges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
of great significance or value
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
information about recent and important events
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, the news I bring gives me reason to expect much from his favor.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
PersianounUS /ˈpɜːrʒə/
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am a Greek, and have come hither to render Cambyses an important service.
vindicateverbUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪt/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading I am prepared to vindicate my conduct before the king, and have no reason for fear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
at the time that
From this reading Gyges is my friend, and lent me his passport when he was in Egypt, in case I should ever come to Persia.
but in spite of that
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No; your language proves that you are not a Persian, but yet you look like a nobleman."
