Achmon
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From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
arcadenounUS /ɑːrˈkeɪd/
a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
AtlasnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
Byzatium
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From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
CONSULTverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading I CONSULT THE ORACLE.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
engravingnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
a print made from an engraving
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
Garamantines
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From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
hippopotamus-hide
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From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I CONSULT THE ORACLE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
LibyannounUS /ˈlɪbiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Libya
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
lion-skins
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From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
Macar
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From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
market-place
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From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
attach to a support
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
Numidiannoun
an inhabitant of ancient Numidia
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
ORACLEnounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading I CONSULT THE ORACLE.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
confined on all sides
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I CONSULT THE ORACLE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
thongs
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From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
trade-harbour
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From this reading I made it my first business on the following morning to go to the great market-place, near the trade-harbour and the temple of Achmon.
tradespeoplenoun
people engaged in trade
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
Tritonis
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From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
tusksnounUS /tʌsks/
plural of “tusk” — a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these shops every variety of Libyan merchandise was exhibited for sale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is surrounded by lofty houses upon an arcade, under which are the retail shops of the tradespeople, their warehouses being in courts at the back.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
Zeugis
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From this reading There were hides, dressed and undressed; stones prepared for engraving; Numidian copper; lion-skins from Mount Atlas; thongs of hippopotamus-hide from Lake Tritonis; elephants' tusks from the Macar; corn from Zeugis and Byzatium, and wool from the land of the Garamantines.
