used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
(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 Skilful and ambitious art-workers flocked from all parts of Greece.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Skilful and ambitious art-workers flocked from all parts of Greece.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
art-workers
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From this reading Skilful and ambitious art-workers flocked from all parts of Greece.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
AtheniansnounUS /əˈθiːniənz/
plural of “athenian” — a resident of Athens
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading Skilful and ambitious art-workers flocked from all parts of Greece.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Skilful and ambitious art-workers flocked from all parts of Greece.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading Skilful and ambitious art-workers flocked from all parts of Greece.
GROTTOnounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading THE GROTTO OF PAN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
not any; not one
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GROTTO OF PAN.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
PANverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading THE GROTTO OF PAN.
the local environment
From this reading Skilful and ambitious art-workers flocked from all parts of Greece.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
Periclesnoun
Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
Phidiasnoun
ancient Greek sculptor (circa 500-432 BC)
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
Skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Skilful and ambitious art-workers flocked from all parts of Greece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GROTTO OF PAN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her fame was constantly increasing, and no rival seemed to desire to assail her power.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Far and wide in cloudless blue, the horizon of peace extended over Athens.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Urged by a mighty impulse, the Athenians set to work to execute the plans of Pericles and Phidias, as hurriedly as if they were afraid of losing the right moment.
