accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
betook
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From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
Calasiris
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From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
Chariclea
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From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
Cnemon
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From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
complyingverbUS /kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
the act of departing
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
the act of departing
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
immediately past
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
Nausicles
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From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
with speed
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
in the near future
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
Theagenes
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From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Here then they left her, struggling between sorrow for their departure, and joy for the promised hope of seeing her lover.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Calasiris and Cnemon betook themselves to their apartments on the men's side of the house, and composed themselves to rest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
precisely as stated
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
in or at the place that
From this reading The night was quickly past, great part of it having been consumed in the preceding feast, and subsequent narration; but it passed too slowly for their impatience; and almost before day they were up, and presented themselves to Nausicles, urging him to inform them where he thought Theagenes was, and to lead them to him as soon as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not slow in complying with their request, and they set out under his direction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Chariclea was very earnest to accompany them, but they pressed, and at last obliged, her to remain where she was; Nausicles assuring her that they were not going far, and that they would soon return, and bring Theagenes with them.
