used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
having companions or an escort
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
AgoranounUS /ˈæɡərə/
100 agorot equal 1 shekel in Israel
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
AtheniansnounUS /əˈθiːniənz/
plural of “athenian” — a resident of Athens
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
for the reason that
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
placed crosswise
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
DELOS
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From this reading THE TREASURE OF DELOS.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
free-born
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From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
an old word for “no”
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TREASURE OF DELOS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
on the contrary
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
unusual or striking
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
unusual or striking
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading One day, during the sultry season, in the city of the Athenians, a slender, girlish figure, accompanied by a female slave, hastily crossed the Agora.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREASURE OF DELOS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE TREASURE OF DELOS.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
which person or people
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The cause of this was not so much the circumstance, that it was a rare event to see a free-born Athenian woman of the aristocratic classes walking in the streets, but rather because this girlish figure possessed remarkable, nay bewildering beauty.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A singular result of this woman’s appearance was, that every man she met on her way paused after a glance at her face, and stood as if spellbound, following her with his eyes.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The faces of those who stared at her in passing, or stood rooted to the ground gazing after her, wore every possible expression of astonishment.
