used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
Aristides
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From this reading "Would that be wise on our part?" said Aristides.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Would that be wise on our part?" said Aristides.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
meritedadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtɪd/
properly deserved
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
not any; not one
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
and nothing more
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Would that be wise on our part?" said Aristides.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Would that be wise on our part?" said Aristides.
Pausanias
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From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
PersiansnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒənz/
plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
seaman-like
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From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Pity only," said he, smiling, "that we have no Persians on the ocean now, and that instead of their visiting us we must go in search of them."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He relaxed the haughty demeanour which had given so much displeasure, adopting a tone of marked courtesy.
which person or people
From this reading Pausanias came on board the vessel of the Athenian admiral, attended by the five Spartan chiefs who have been mentioned before as the warlike companions assigned to him.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Would that be wise on our part?" said Aristides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He spoke with high and merited praise of the seaman-like appearance of the Athenian crews, and the admirable build and equipment of their vessels.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would that be wise on our part?" said Aristides.
