used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, what is to be done?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
CARTHAGEnounUS /ˈkɑːrθədʒ/
an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697
From this reading THE END OF CARTHAGE.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
Cleanor
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From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
DaphnenounUS /ˈdæfni/
any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now, what is to be done?"
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF CARTHAGE.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
foster-sisternoun
your foster sister is a female who is not a daughter of your parents but who is raised by your parents
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
a young female
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
not any; not one
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, what is to be done?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF CARTHAGE.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
ScipionounUS /ˈsɪpioʊ/
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF CARTHAGE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, what is to be done?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "This is not the place for women," said the elder Scipio, "and the sooner these two are out of it, the better.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the same time he described the relation in which Daphne and her mother stood to Cleanor, and hinted that his friend seemed to have a keener interest in the girl than a young man would ordinarily feel for his foster-sister.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger Scipio lost no time in handing over the precious volume which had been so nearly lost, and so fortunately recovered, to the general, reporting, of course, the circumstances of its rescue.
