used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
for the reason that
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
Demi-god
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From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
eruptionsnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃənz/
plural of “eruption” — the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
Herculaneumnoun
ancient city; now destroyed
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
lavanounUS /ˈlɑːvə/
rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
attach to a support
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
TrajannounUS /ˈtreɪdʒən/
Roman Emperor and adoptive son of Nerva; extended the Roman Empire to the east and conducted an extensive program of building (53-117)
From this reading Before the time of the Roman Emperor Trajan, Mount Vesuvius had been quiet for a great many centuries.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
VESUVIUSnounUS /vəˈsuːviəs/
a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944
From this reading PARLEY TELLS SOMETHING ABOUT THE HISTORY OF MOUNT VESUVIUS.
VolcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In particular, Herculaneum, which was said to have been built by the Demi-god Hercules, and must therefore have been of the remotest antiquity, was built chiefly of blocks of lava, and founded upon a vast stream of the same substance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is known that it had had many eruptions before then, because there are some great lava streams close by it, on which some of the most ancient Italian cities are built.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am going to relate to you the biography of a Volcano, and I hope you will find it amusing.
