Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THERMOPYLÆ.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So far Cleanor's experiences had been distinctly disappointing.
cause to be bored
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
Cleanor's
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From this reading So far Cleanor's experiences had been distinctly disappointing.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading So far Cleanor's experiences had been distinctly disappointing.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading So far Cleanor's experiences had been distinctly disappointing.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading So far Cleanor's experiences had been distinctly disappointing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far Cleanor's experiences had been distinctly disappointing.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
set up or found
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
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 But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far Cleanor's experiences had been distinctly disappointing.
half-barbarous
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From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The next thing was to see what promise Macedonia held forth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
LesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
MacedonianounUS /ˌmæsəˈdoʊniə/
landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved independence from Yugoslavia in 1991
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next thing was to see what promise Macedonia held forth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The next thing was to see what promise Macedonia held forth.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next thing was to see what promise Macedonia held forth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far Cleanor's experiences had been distinctly disappointing.
SpartanounUS /ˈspɑːrtɑː/
an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
not in physical motion
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
SyrianounUS /ˈsɪriə/
an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
THERMOPYLÆ
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From this reading AT THERMOPYLÆ.
a special situation
From this reading The next thing was to see what promise Macedonia held forth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
hard to endure
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to be found in Egypt, in Syria, in the finest regions of Lesser Asia; and the country from which the most powerful Greek influence had come forth was not Athens or Sparta, or any one of the ancient states, but half-barbarous Macedonia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The next thing was to see what promise Macedonia held forth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he still clung to his hopes, trying to comfort himself with the thought that Greece meant much more than the little tract of country which bore the name.
