used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theria’s storeroom soon bore a changed aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
any thing at all
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Theria’s storeroom soon bore a changed aspect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
cause to be bored
From this reading Theria’s storeroom soon bore a changed aspect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Theria’s storeroom soon bore a changed aspect.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
else
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From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
a social unit living together
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
coins made of gold
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
a social unit living together
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
Korykian
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From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
Nikander
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From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
Nikander's
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From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
except for; apart from
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
in the near future
From this reading Theria’s storeroom soon bore a changed aspect.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading Theria’s storeroom soon bore a changed aspect.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
THERIA
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From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
Theria's
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From this reading Theria’s storeroom soon bore a changed aspect.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
a vivid mental image
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERIA TELLS HER VISION Nikander’s care was now to save as much of his household treasure as might be.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Before this time his anxiety over his children had so beset him that he cared little whether anything else was saved or not.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading But now he set slaves to packing the family records, the old Nikander drinking vessels of gold and silver, and the stores of corn, oil, and wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then the most faithful slaves he sent with these things up into the mountain to the Korykian cave.
