Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

later than; following

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

in addition

From this reading Curiosity impelled us also to enter the temple.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

take into custody

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

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From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

past form of “brandish” — move or swing back and forth

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Curiosity impelled us also to enter the temple.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

to come or go into

From this reading Curiosity impelled us also to enter the temple.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

a humming noise

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading Curiosity impelled us also to enter the temple.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

a message received and understood

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

and nothing more

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

the act of departing

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

the act of managing something

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

not any; not one

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

the local environment

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

(classical mythology) god of male procreative power and guardian of gardens and vineyards

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

precisely, exactly

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

with low volume

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

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

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

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

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

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

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

devoid of creatures

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Curiosity impelled us also to enter the temple.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mine host furnished this information in such an offhand manner that I became suspicious as to our entire safety in his house; so, in order to avoid arrest, we decided to go out, and not to return home until after dark, and we sallied forth, leaving the management of dinner to Giton.

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

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Walking softly, we followed them to a temple which they entered, and from which we could hear a curious humming, which resembled the sound of voices issuing from the depths of a cavern.

which person or people

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There we caught sight of many women, who resembled Bacchantes, each of whom brandished in her right hand an emblem of Priapus.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As it suited our purpose to avoid the public streets, we strolled through the more unfrequented parts of the city, and just at dusk we met two women in stolas, in a lonely spot, and they were by no means homely.