used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
AEgeanadjectiveUS /ɪˈdʒiːən/
of or relating to or characteristic of the prehistoric Aegean civilization
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
how long something has existed
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
ANACREON
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From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
Anaxagorasnoun
a presocratic Athenian philosopher who maintained that everything is composed of very small particles that were arranged by some eternal intelligence (500-428 BC)
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Age is on his temples hung, But his heart--his heart is young!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
feeblenessnoun
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
in a gradual manner
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Age is on his temples hung, But his heart--his heart is young!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Age is on his temples hung, But his heart--his heart is young!"
How
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From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Age is on his temples hung, But his heart--his heart is young!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
Ionianoun
region of western Asia Minor colonized by ancient Greeks
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Age is on his temples hung, But his heart--his heart is young!"
Lampsacus
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From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
for more time
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
held dear
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
not any; not one
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Age is on his temples hung, But his heart--his heart is young!"
and nothing more
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
Philothea
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From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
cut with a saw
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
be seated
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
not in physical motion
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
carry out
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Age is on his temples hung, But his heart--his heart is young!"
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading "How I love the mellow sage, Smiling through the veil of age!
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
in or at the place that
From this reading That he still fondly cherished Athens in his heart was betrayed only by the frequent walks he took to a neighbouring eminence, where he loved to sit and look toward the AEgean; but the feebleness of age gradually increased, until he could no longer take his customary exercise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Philothea watched over him with renewed tenderness; and the bright tranquillity he received from the world he was fast approaching, shone with reflected light upon her innocent soul.
a late time of life
From this reading ANACREON A few years passed away, and saw Anaxagoras the contented resident of a small village near Lampsacus, in Ionia.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Age is on his temples hung, But his heart--his heart is young!"
