adeterminerUS /ə/
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.
andeterminerUS /æn/
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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
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.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
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.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
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:
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
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.
CleopatranounUS /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/
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?"
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
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:
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"
cupnounUS /kʌp/
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:
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
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:
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
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.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Lysias was one of those men from whose lips nothing ever sounds as if it were meant seriously.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
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:
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!
fitverbUS /fɪt/
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.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
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.
friendnounUS /frend/
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:
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
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.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
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.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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:
hepronounUS /hiː/
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.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
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.
HebenounUS /hiːb/
(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.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
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.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
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:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
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.
Irene
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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:
itpronounUS /ɪt/
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.
leakyadjectiveUS /ˈliːki/
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.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
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.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
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.
Lysias
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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.
meantverbUS /ment/
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.
mennounUS /men/
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.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
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:
nameverbUS /neɪm/
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:
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
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.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
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:
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
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.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
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.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
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.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
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.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
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:
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
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:
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!
personateverb
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.
Philometor
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:
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading "A water-bearer of Serapis to play Hebe in a gay festal performance!
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
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.
Publius
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:
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
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:
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
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.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(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.
Serapis
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.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
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.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
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.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
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.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
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.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(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:
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
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.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
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.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
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.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
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.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(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:
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
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:
talenounUS /teɪl/
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.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
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.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
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.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
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.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
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.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
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:
toparticleUS /tuː/
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.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
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:
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
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:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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.
water-bearer
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!
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
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.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
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.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
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:
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
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.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
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.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you conceive it possible, Cleopatra?"
