used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Tyre must stand or fall alone.
AmbassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her brood turned its back upon her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Her brood turned its back upon her.
CarthagenounUS /ˈkɑːrθədʒ/
an ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This indifference created a disagreeable feeling in the city.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading This indifference created a disagreeable feeling in the city.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
despatched
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From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading This indifference created a disagreeable feeling in the city.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Tyre must stand or fall alone.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This indifference created a disagreeable feeling in the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
galleysnounUS /ˈɡæliz/
plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her brood turned its back upon her.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This indifference created a disagreeable feeling in the city.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading This indifference created a disagreeable feeling in the city.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her brood turned its back upon her.
MENA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Tyre must stand or fall alone.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tyre must stand or fall alone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
Phœnician
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From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
REVEALSverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Tyre must stand or fall alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This indifference created a disagreeable feeling in the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her brood turned its back upon her.
TyrenounUS /taɪr/
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea; formerly a major Phoenician seaport famous for silks
From this reading Tyre must stand or fall alone.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her brood turned its back upon her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
which person or people
From this reading Ambassadors who had been despatched to other Phœnician towns, demanding aid, were equally unsuccessful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MENA REVEALS A SECRET On the night after the slaughter of the heralds, the galleys sent to Carthage returned with a courteous message that it would be impossible for the colony to send assistance.
