used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
Antiope
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From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
AtticanounUS /ˈætɪkə/
the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
of short duration or distance
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Teleon, captain of the guard which was stationed at this gateway, was a friend of Clearchus.
Cithæron
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From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
Clearchus
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From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
DionysiusnounUS /ˌdaɪəˈnɪsiəs/
the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Teleon, captain of the guard which was stationed at this gateway, was a friend of Clearchus.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Teleon, captain of the guard which was stationed at this gateway, was a friend of Clearchus.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Teleon, captain of the guard which was stationed at this gateway, was a friend of Clearchus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
LeonidasnounUS /liˈɔːnɪdəz/
king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
mortarnounUS /ˈmɔːrtər/
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
olive-bearing
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From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
ORACLEnounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
Pentheus
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From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
PhylenounUS /faɪl/
a tribe of ancient Athenians
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
RESPONSEnounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
only a very short time before
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
make square
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Teleon, captain of the guard which was stationed at this gateway, was a friend of Clearchus.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
Teleon
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From this reading Teleon, captain of the guard which was stationed at this gateway, was a friend of Clearchus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Teleon, captain of the guard which was stationed at this gateway, was a friend of Clearchus.
Thrasybulus
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From this reading They halted for a brief space at the fortress of Phyle, the key that had opened to Thrasybulus his native land and enabled him to give it freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
belonging to which person
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE RESPONSE OF THE ORACLE Clearchus and Leonidas rode out of Attica across the olive-bearing plains, and up the rugged spurs and ridges which flank the mountain of Cithæron, upon whose rocky slopes Antiope wailed as an infant, and the rash Pentheus was torn to pieces by women to the end that the power of Dionysius might be established.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Leonidas admired the great walls built of square blocks of stone laid one upon another without mortar and fitted so exactly that the joints would scarcely be seen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He gave them bread and wine, while the young Athenian told him of his misfortune.
