adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
Apollo'snounUS /əˈpɑːloʊz/
possessive form of “apollo” — (Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading “In the Forum stood a statue of Marsyas, Apollo’s ill-starred rival.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
bas-reliefs
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From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
bladdersnounUS /ˈblædərz/
plural of “bladder” — a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
designateverbUS /ˈdezəɡneɪt/
assign a name or title to
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
excavatedverbUS /ˈekskəveɪtɪd/
past form of “excavate” — recover through digging
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
extenso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
ill-starredadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading “In the Forum stood a statue of Marsyas, Apollo’s ill-starred rival.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
Marsyas
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From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
mythologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmɪθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading “In the Forum stood a statue of Marsyas, Apollo’s ill-starred rival.
Rostra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
Schlauch-silen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
Silenuses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
spoutedverbUS /ˈspaʊtɪd/
past form of “spout” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading “In the Forum stood a statue of Marsyas, Apollo’s ill-starred rival.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “In the Forum stood a statue of Marsyas, Apollo’s ill-starred rival.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Sir Theodore Martin has a note on these bas-reliefs which I quote in extenso:
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
tide-race
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
Vespasiannoun
Emperor of Rome and founder of the Flavian dynasty who consolidated Roman rule in Germany and Britain and reformed the army and brought prosperity to the empire; began the construction of the Colosseum (9-79)
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
Vetera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their hypothesis seems to be based upon the discovery of two beautiful bas-reliefs of the age of Vespasian, which were excavated near the Rostra Vetera in the Forum.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marsyas and from their bladders spouted a highly seasoned sauce upon fish which were swimming about as if in a tide-race.”
Wineskin-bearing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading German scholars have adopted the doctrine that Marsyas belonged to that mythological group which they designate as “Schlauch-silen” or, as we would say in English, “Wineskin-bearing Silenuses.”
