Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

later than; following

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

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From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

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From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

plural of “assembly” — a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

filled to capacity

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

issue a decree

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

characterized by great determination

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)

From this reading 'TO THE EPHESIAN DIANA.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

a resident of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

to or in any or all places

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

a female deity

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

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From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

a university degree with honors

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

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From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

region of western Asia Minor colonized by ancient Greeks

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

plural of “macedonian” — a native or inhabitant of Macedon

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

and nothing more

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading 'TO THE EPHESIAN DIANA.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

From this reading 'Inasmuch as it is notorious that not only among the people of Ionia, but everywhere among the Greek nations, temples are dedicated to her, on account of her plain manifestations of herself; and that, moreover, in token of the great veneration paid to her, a month is called after her name, by us Artemisiona, by the Macedonians and other Greek nations, Artemision, in which general assemblies and hieromenia are celebrated.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Eager crowds of people read the great inscription, which ran as follows:

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading 'Now, inasmuch as these sacred honours are not observed in the holy city, the nurse of its own, the Ephesian goddess; the people of Ephesus deem it proper that the whole month called by her name be sacred and set apart for the goddess; and have determined by this decree that the observation of it by them be improved.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FESTIVAL OF ARTEMIS The day was glorious, and the hearts of the Ephesian people were brimming over with joy, for was not this the first day of the month Artemision?