additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
anew
From this reading In the mean time, with the hope of our again meeting, "I am, as ever," &c.
(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 Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
confined by bonds
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In the mean time, with the hope of our again meeting, "I am, as ever," &c.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
at any time
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
highest in quality
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the mean time, with the hope of our again meeting, "I am, as ever," &c.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time, with the hope of our again meeting, "I am, as ever," &c.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the mean time, with the hope of our again meeting, "I am, as ever," &c.
the force of workers available
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the mean time, with the hope of our again meeting, "I am, as ever," &c.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To see myself serving, by your side and under your eyes, in the cause of Greece, will be to me one of the happiest events of my life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the mean time, with the hope of our again meeting, "I am, as ever," &c.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Friend, "The sight of your handwriting gave me the greatest pleasure.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading In addition to this, I am bound to yourself by ties of friendship and gratitude for the hospitality which I experienced from you during my stay in that country, of which you are now become one of the first defenders and ornaments.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Greece has ever been for me, as it must be for all men of any feeling or education, the promised land of valour, of the arts, and of liberty; nor did the time I passed in my youth in travelling among her ruins at all chill my affection for the birthplace of heroes.
