550
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From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
(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 In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
DISCOURSEnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading JUST DISCOURSE.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
one or the other of two
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
divisible by two
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
FirstlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrstli/
before anything else
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST DISCOURSE.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
staying power
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
without good reason
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
music-school
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From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
overturneth
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From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
PallasnounUS /ˈpæləs/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
resounded
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From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
deliver by singing
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
be standing; be upright
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
express in words
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
at the time that
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
which person or people
From this reading At the master's house they had to stand, their legs apart, and they were taught to sing either, "Pallas, the Terrible, who overturneth cities," or "A noise resounded from afar"[550] in the solemn tones of the ancient harmony.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Firstly, it was required of a child, that it should not utter a word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Very well, I will tell you what was the old education, when I used to teach justice with so much success and when modesty was held in veneration.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In the street, when they went to the music-school, all the youths of the same district marched lightly clad and ranged in good order, even when the snow was falling in great flakes.
