AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A further account of Glubbdubdrib.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading A further account of Glubbdubdrib.
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 I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
AncientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Ancient and modern history corrected.
ancientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ancient and modern history corrected.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
AristotlenounUS /ˈerəstɑːtəl/
one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
commentatorsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənteɪtərz/
plural of “commentator” — an expert who observes and comments on something
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Ancient and modern history corrected.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A further account of Glubbdubdrib.
Glubbdubdrib
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From this reading A further account of Glubbdubdrib.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Ancient and modern history corrected.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
hundredsnounUS /ˈhʌndrədz/
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Ancient and modern history corrected.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A further account of Glubbdubdrib.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I proposed that Homer and Aristotle might appear at the head of all their commentators; but these were so numerous, that some hundreds were forced to attend in the court, and outward rooms of the palace.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I knew, and could distinguish those two heroes, at first sight, not only from the crowd, but from each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Having a desire to see those ancients who were most renowned for wit and learning, I set apart one day on purpose.
