used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
AgrippanounUS /əˈɡrɪpə/
Roman general who commanded the fleet that defeated the forces of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium (63-12 BC)
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
(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 DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
carpetingnounUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪŋ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
DREGSnounUS /dreɡz/
sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
garlands
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From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
hold firmly
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Regio Judaeorum lost its repose.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
Judaeorum
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From this reading The Regio Judaeorum lost its repose.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
set down according to a plan
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Regio Judaeorum lost its repose.
Marsyas
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From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
the middle of the day
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
others
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From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
potentatenounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
Regio
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From this reading The Regio Judaeorum lost its repose.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The Regio Judaeorum lost its repose.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
transport commercially
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the advice of Marsyas, Agrippa had caused his ship to bring to, outside the harbor, and await the dropping of darkness before he came ashore.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading But others, instructed by instinct, closed the fronts of the houses and laid their treasure within grasp.
a shaky motion
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DREGS OF THE CUP OF TREMBLING By noon the following day, all Alexandria roared with the news that Agrippa had returned a king!
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Certain irrational of the inhabitants displayed carpeting and garlands in honor of the Jewish potentate, within their boundaries.
