adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading When he came from the bath, Proclus visited him again.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading When he came from the bath, Proclus visited him again.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came from the bath, Proclus visited him again.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
DionysianadjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiən/
of or relating to or worshipping Dionysus
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
droopingadjectiveUS /ˈdruːpɪŋ/
weak from exhaustion
From this reading Hermon entered his house with drooping head.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Hermon entered his house with drooping head.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
Euphranor
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From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he came from the bath, Proclus visited him again.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
grammateus
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From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Hermon entered his house with drooping head.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
Hermon
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From this reading Hermon entered his house with drooping head.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hermon entered his house with drooping head.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hermon entered his house with drooping head.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
Proclus
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From this reading When he came from the bath, Proclus visited him again.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
seventiethnounUS /ˈsevəntiɪθ/
position 70 in a countable series of things
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When he came from the bath, Proclus visited him again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here he was informed that the grammateus of the Dionysian artists had already called twice to speak to him concerning an important matter.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he came from the bath, Proclus visited him again.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading His errand was to invite him to a banquet which was to take place that evening at his residence in a wing of the royal palace.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hermon entered his house with drooping head.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Hermon was not in the mood to share a joyous revel, and he frankly said so, although immediately after his return he had accepted the invitation to the festival which the whole fellowship of artists would give the following day in honour of the seventieth birthday of the old sculptor Euphranor.
