Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

not being in a specified place

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

(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 No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE NEWS AT ATHENS.

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

From this reading THE NEWS AT ATHENS.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

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From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

true confidential information

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE NEWS AT ATHENS.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

not any; not one

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

a formal public statement

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

the work of a sailor

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

play boisterously

From this reading The _Skylark_ excelled herself in the display of her sailing qualities.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

required or under orders

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE NEWS AT ATHENS.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Thanks to this, Callias, in spite of the untoward delays which had occurred on his journey, was the first to bring intelligence of the victory to Athens.

which person or people

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The news ran like wild fire through the city, gathering, as may be supposed, a vast number of imaginary details, as it passed from mouth to mouth, and the assembly which was called by proclamation for the next day, to hear the reading of the despatches, was, considering the empty condition of the city, most unusually crowded.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading No one who could crawl to the market-place was absent, and all the entrances and approaches were thronged by women, children, and slaves.