(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
(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 After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
for the reason that
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
Callias
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From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE LAST CONVERSATION.
Crito's
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From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
set up or found
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
interchanged
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From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST CONVERSATION.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
not any; not one
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
a human being
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
Phaedo
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From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
required or under orders
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
express in words
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST CONVERSATION.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
to-day
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From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
precisely as stated
From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Callias, as may be supposed, did not fail to keep his appointment with the utmost punctuality.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
Xenophon's
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From this reading He found at Crito’s house very nearly the same company that had been assembled the day before at Xenophon’s.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After the usual greetings had been interchanged, the host said, “I propose, if it is agreeable to you all, to hold the conversation which we are to have to-day at the house of our friend Plato.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He has written to invite us, not because he can himself see us, for he is not sufficiently recovered from his late illness, but because we shall thus be able to talk with his friend Phaedo; for as all know there is no more fitting person than Phaedo to tell our young friend Callias the things that he desires to hear.
