Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

plural of “acorn” — fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

the citadel in ancient Greek towns

From this reading The Acropolis, or citadel, stood on a craggy hill where the point on which the town stood joined the mainland.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

an ancient city in southeastern Greece; dominated the Peloponnese in the 7th century BC

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading The Turks had long been besieged here.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading The Acropolis, or citadel, stood on a craggy hill where the point on which the town stood joined the mainland.

carefully weighed

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

having hills and crags

From this reading The Acropolis, or citadel, stood on a craggy hill where the point on which the town stood joined the mainland.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

usually; as a rule

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

highest in quality

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The Turks had long been besieged here.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The Acropolis, or citadel, stood on a craggy hill where the point on which the town stood joined the mainland.

of great significance or value

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The Acropolis, or citadel, stood on a craggy hill where the point on which the town stood joined the mainland.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

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 Turks had long been besieged here.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading The Acropolis, or citadel, stood on a craggy hill where the point on which the town stood joined the mainland.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

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From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Acropolis, or citadel, stood on a craggy hill where the point on which the town stood joined the mainland.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

plural of “sponge” — a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading The Turks had long been besieged here.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

cover with wax

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Venetians had taken the greatest pain in fortifying this rock, which was well-nigh impregnable, and was considered the strongest position in the Morea.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was the seat of government of the Venetians at the time they were masters of the Morea, and had been very strongly fortified by them.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Acropolis, or citadel, stood on a craggy hill where the point on which the town stood joined the mainland.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading A TURKISH DEFEAT The town of Nauplia stood on a projecting point at the head of the gulf which was in old times known as the Gulf of Argos, but was now more generally known as the Gulf of Nauplia, that town being the most important port in Greece, carrying on a large trade in sponges, silk, oil, wax, wines, and acorns.