used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
Athensian
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From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
brothnounUS /brɔːθ/
liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Days succeeded during which the party marked time.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Days succeeded during which the party marked time.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
exilesnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/
plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
Korakum
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From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Days succeeded during which the party marked time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Days succeeded during which the party marked time.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
determined
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He was showing signs of recovery, and was being fed broth at intervals, but was delirious.
Souchard
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From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Days succeeded during which the party marked time.
carry out
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Days succeeded during which the party marked time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Days succeeded during which the party marked time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Should he return to his senses, Mr. Hampton planned to question him in his own tongue.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading From Professor Souchard he had acquired an elementary vocabulary in that language as taught the latter by the Athensian exiles in Korakum.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Days succeeded during which the party marked time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
people who are wounded
From this reading Mr. Hampton was resolved to take no further steps until first having a talk with the wounded Athensian.
