used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
ALCIBIADESnoun
ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Peloponnesian War (circa 450-404 BC)
From this reading THE END OF ALCIBIADES.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
Callias
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From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
dearly loved
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF ALCIBIADES.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading I must own that I had my fears.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I must own that I had my fears.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
Hippocles
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From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must own that I had my fears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
immediately past
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must own that I had my fears.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF ALCIBIADES.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I must own that I had my fears.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
ship-yard
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From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF ALCIBIADES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ah! my dear friend,” cried the merchant, “this has been a great disappointment to me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
having come into contact
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
at the time that
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not disappointed, nor could he help being touched by the warm sympathy with which he was received.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Three days after the events recorded in the last chapter--it took so much time for the young man to screw up his courage to the point--Callias made his way to the ship-yard of Hippocles at an hour when he knew that he would be pretty certain to find the master there.
