(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
in addition
From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
ANTIGONEnounUS /æˈtɪɡəni/
(Greek mythology) the daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed her father and was condemned to death
From this reading ANTIGONE.
Aristocles
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From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
AtheniansnounUS /əˈθiːniənz/
plural of “athenian” — a resident of Athens
From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
Dionysusnoun
(Greek mythology) god of wine and fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
eighty-fourth
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From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
Elaphebolion
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From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
flutesnounUS /fluːts/
plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
Hipponicus
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From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
Midias
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From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
OlympiadnounUS /oʊˈlɪmpiæd/
one of the four-year intervals between Olympic Games; used to reckon time in ancient Greece for twelve centuries beginning in 776 BC
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
practising
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From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
Pyrilampes
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From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
the season of growth
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
stringed-instruments
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From this reading It almost seemed as if the blows of the chisel were drowned by the music of flutes, stringed-instruments, and voices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Similar sounds were also heard from the mansions of Pyrilampes, Midias, Aristocles, and other rich Athenians.
at the time that
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
which person or people
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The festival of Dionysus had returned, and with it the season when public interest in Athens centered upon the dramatic performances, which took place in the theatre of Dionysus.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Those who passed the house of the wealthy Hipponicus in Athens, during the spring month Elaphebolion of the fourth year of the eighty-fourth Olympiad, heard the sound of flutes and the notes of men’s voices, practising in chorus, which echoed from within into the street.
