used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The reply was, "Yes, they are come, but not gone yet."
Artemidorus
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From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
Artexnidorus
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From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
for the reason that
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
BrutusnounUS /ˈbruːtəs/
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The reply was, "Yes, they are come, but not gone yet."
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
Deciusnoun
Emperor of Rome who was proclaimed emperor against his will; his reign was notable for his severe persecution of Christians (201-251)
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
Demosthenesnoun
Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
fortune-teller
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From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
a man of refinement
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The reply was, "Yes, they are come, but not gone yet."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
Idesnoun
in the Roman calendar: the 15th of March or May or July or October or the 13th of any other month
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
informantnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmənt/
a person who supplies information
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
march in a procession
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reply was, "Yes, they are come, but not gone yet."
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Artexnidorus begged that attention might be paid to his first, because it was of personal consequence to Caesar.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The reply was, "Yes, they are come, but not gone yet."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
schedulenounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reply was, "Yes, they are come, but not gone yet."
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
Thucydidesnoun
ancient Greek historian remembered for his history of the Peloponnesian War (460-395 BC)
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Mr. Decius Brutus also said something about an "humble suit" which he wanted read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At this moment Artemidorus stepped up and passed the time of day, and asked Caesar to read a schedule or a tract or something of the kind, which he had brought for his perusal.
which person or people
From this reading Just as he was passing in front of Demosthenes and Thucydides' drug store, he was observing casually to a gentleman, who, our informant thinks, is a fortune-teller, that the Ides of March were come.
an affirmative
From this reading The reply was, "Yes, they are come, but not gone yet."
but in spite of that
From this reading The reply was, "Yes, they are come, but not gone yet."
