used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
(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 ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
BacchusnounUS /ˈbækɪs/
(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
Dionysiaca
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From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
ELECTRICALadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
Gryll
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From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
joylessadjective
not experiencing or inspiring joy
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
not any; not one
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
Nonnus
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From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
PHILEMONnounUS /fəˈleɪmən/
(Greek mythology) a simple countryman who offered hospitality to Zeus and Hermes when they came to earth without revealing their identities in order to test people's piety
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
predictingverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The conversation at dinner turned on the occurrences of the morning and the phenomena of electricity.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
vinenounUS /vaɪn/
a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Bacchus, on the birth of the vine, predicting its benefits: in the twelfth book of the Dionysiaca of Nonnus.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
in or at the place that
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
which person or people
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading ELECTRICAL SCIENCE--THE DEATH OF PHILEMON Where wine is not, no mirth the banquet knows: Where wine is not, the dance all joyless goes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man, oppressed with cares, who tastes the bowl, Shall shake the weight of sorrow from his soul.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The physician, who had been a traveller, related many anecdotes from his own observation: especially such as tended to show by similarity that the injury to Miss Gryll would not be of long duration.
