used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
Arpi
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From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
propose a payment
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
put or send forth
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
Diomed
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From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
EVANDER
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From this reading KING EVANDER.
divisible by two
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
brought together in one place
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING EVANDER.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
in like or similar manner
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
meditated
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From this reading And while he meditated thereon he slept.
the force of workers available
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
Messapus
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From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
Mezentius
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From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
the local environment
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
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From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading And while he meditated thereon he slept.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
carry out
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
express in words
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading And while he meditated thereon he slept.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
Ufens
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From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
in or at the place that
From this reading But Æneas was much troubled at these things, and cast about in his mind where he should look for help.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And while he meditated thereon he slept.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So the chiefs were gathered together, and much people with them, Mezentius, and Ufens, and Messapus being their leaders.
Æneas
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From this reading They sent an embassy likewise to Diomed (for Diomed had built him a city in Italy, even Arpi), to tell him that Æneas and the men of Troy were setting up a kingdom in these parts, and to bid him take counsel for himself.
