used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
ALPHABETnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
BarbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
fontnounUS /fɑːnt/
a specific size and style of type within a type family
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
Herodotusnoun
the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC)
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
hieroglyphicsnounUS /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪks/
plural of “hieroglyphic” — writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
plural of “page” — 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 The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
Identical; not different.
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A phrase in black letter font is indicated by +plus signs+.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
Synchronistical
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From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
titledadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtəld/
belonging to the peerage
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
in the direction of
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The "Synchronistical Table of the Principal Events in Herodotus" towards the end of the book extends over two pages in small font: one on the Greeks and one on the "Barbarians".
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The illustration titled "ALPHABET" does not identify which alphabet it is, but it appears to illustrate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Small capitals have been replaced by full capitals, while italics are indicated by _underscores_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading An advertisement for another work by the same author has been shifted to the back of the book.
