Chapter XIII

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

From this reading The father of Alexander had shown in his time a better example of economy.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

(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 first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

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

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

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

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

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

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The father of Alexander had shown in his time a better example of economy.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

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

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

the system of production and distribution and consumption

From this reading The father of Alexander had shown in his time a better example of economy.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The father of Alexander had shown in his time a better example of economy.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The father of Alexander had shown in his time a better example of economy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

a drinking glass with a base and stem

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

coins made of gold

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

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

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The father of Alexander had shown in his time a better example of economy.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

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

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

roused to anger

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

move hurridly

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The father of Alexander had shown in his time a better example of economy.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

carry out

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

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

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

of or relating to or concerning theology

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

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

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

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

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The father of Alexander had shown in his time a better example of economy.

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

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

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

From this reading Alexander, and, as may be seen in another page, Augustus, was given to this sort of theological masquerading.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had but one gold cup, and to prevent that from being stolen, he placed it every night under his pillow, and went to sleep upon it.

at the time that

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

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

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first-named accepted banquets from his great officers; and these exhibited their taste by having all the fruit on the table covered thickly with gold, which, when the fruit itself was presented to the guests, was torn off and flung on the ground, for the benefit of the servants.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The mad Antiochus, of Syria, was of another kidney, for whenever he heard of a drinking bout in his own city, he used to order his chariot, and taking with him a measure of wine and a goblet, he would rush down to the place and take a seat uninvited.