AcropolisnounUS /əˈkrɑːpələs/
the citadel in ancient Greek towns
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
(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 The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
greetsverbUS /ɡriːts/
third-person singular of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
and nothing more
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
for more time
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
the force of workers available
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
Michell
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From this reading Nicholas Michell.
attach to a support
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
information about recent and important events
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Nicholas Michell.
not any; not one
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
go across or through
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
PromptingnounUS /ˈprɑːmptɪŋ/
persuasion formulated as a suggestion
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
rapture's
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From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
move upward
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
StoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
Thermopylæ
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From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
WeightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading Weighted down by the burdens of their personal property they prepared to flee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
which person or people
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The city of Athens was seething with excitement, for the news had just been received that the Greek soldiers had been unable to hold the pass of Thermopylæ.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The streets were filled with groups of agitated old men, women of all ages, and children, who seemed no longer capable of being controlled by reason.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
an affirmative
From this reading “Dim is the scene to that which greets thee here, Prompting to worship, waking rapture’s tear, Yes, rise, fair mount! the bright blue heavens to kiss, Stoop not thy pride, august Acropolis!”
