adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
Dion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
MacedoniannounUS /ˌmæsəˈdoʊnjən/
a native or inhabitant of Macedon
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
meeting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A distinguished citizen had seen Mark Antony, accompanied by several friends, dashing down the quay.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading At first they were very favourable; then came the news of the treason, and soon after of the desertion of the cavalry and foot soldiers.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The scene was very animated, for the most contradictory messages were constantly arriving from the fleet and the army.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading All news reached this meeting-place first, and he found a large number of Macedonian citizens who, like himself, wished to discuss passing events in these decisive hours.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After accompanying Dion to the harbour, the architect had gone to the Forum to converse with the men he met there, and learn what they feared and expected in regard to the future fate of the city.
