Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)

From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

have the idea for

From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

at any time

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!

a young female

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

permitting the unwanted passage of fluids or gases

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

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From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

the force of workers available

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

as might be expected

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!

pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

participate in games or sport

From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

in a serious manner

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

transport commercially

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

and nothing more

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

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 His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

up to a particular time

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

communicated in words

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

a Caucasian

From this reading Publius had turned perfectly white, and it was not till his friend had uttered the name of Irene that he in some degree recovered his composure; Philometor had struck his cup on the table, and called out in much excitement:

belonging to which person

From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.

the words that are spoken

From this reading His statement that he regarded a serving girl from the temple of Serapis as fit to personate Hebe, was spoken as naturally and simply as if he were telling a tale for children; but his words produced an effect on his hearers like the sound of waters rushing into a leaky ship.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"