used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
Apollonius
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From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Captain Dion emerged from the Street of the Cheesemakers upon the athletic field.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
calisthenicadjectiveUS /ˌkæləsˈθenɪk/
of or relating to calisthenics
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Dion emerged from the Street of the Cheesemakers upon the athletic field.
put or send forth
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
Cheesemakers
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From this reading Captain Dion emerged from the Street of the Cheesemakers upon the athletic field.
Dion
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From this reading Captain Dion emerged from the Street of the Cheesemakers upon the athletic field.
discoursed
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From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Captain Dion emerged from the Street of the Cheesemakers upon the athletic field.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Captain Dion emerged from the Street of the Cheesemakers upon the athletic field.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Dion emerged from the Street of the Cheesemakers upon the athletic field.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
HermesnounUS /ˈhɜːrmiz/
(Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
on one occasion
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
platformsnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrmz/
plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
plumedadjective
having or covered with or abounding in plumes
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
literature in metrical form
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
porchesnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəz/
plural of “porch” — a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
any competition
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
rhetoriciansnounUS /ˌretərˈɪʃənz/
plural of “rhetorician” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Captain Dion emerged from the Street of the Cheesemakers upon the athletic field.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He saluted the banner of Apollonius, which flaunted from its tall staff, then cast a spray of ivy at the foot of the statue of Hermes, the god of the race.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Here, too, professors of the calisthenic art exhibited in their own persons and those of their pupils the graces of the human form.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
which person or people
From this reading In shaded porches were raised platforms upon which at stated hours rhetoricians who plumed themselves upon their eloquence discoursed of philosophy and poetry and love.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was at once hailed by a group of young men with whom he was evidently a favorite.
