used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
Autophradates
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From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
Azemilcus
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From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
beardsnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading They wore close-fitting caps and heavy golden chains.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading They wore close-fitting caps and heavy golden chains.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
close-fittingadjective
fitting closely but comfortably
From this reading They wore close-fitting caps and heavy golden chains.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
brought together in one place
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading They wore close-fitting caps and heavy golden chains.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They wore close-fitting caps and heavy golden chains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
the force of workers available
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
PHRADATES
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From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
possessing material wealth
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
Sidonian
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From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They wore close-fitting caps and heavy golden chains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Each carried a short rod of ebony and ivory as a token of authority.
TyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
WAGERnounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon the edge of the wharf were gathered a score of older men, clad in sombre robes, over which spread their silvery beards.
which person or people
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
belonging to which person
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were the elders, members of the council of King Azemilcus, who was absent with the fleet of Autophradates, the Persian admiral.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading They wore close-fitting caps and heavy golden chains.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading PHRADATES MAKES A WAGER Phradates stood on the broad stone wharf in the Sidonian Harbor of Tyre, amid a group of young men whose costly garments and jewelled fingers showed them to belong to the rich families of the richest city in the world.
