used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Timoleon went about without a bodyguard, as Icetes knew.
Adranum
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From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
bodyguardnounUS /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Timoleon went about without a bodyguard, as Icetes knew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
CorinthiansnounUS /kərˈɪnθiənz/
plural of “corinthian” — a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
an opposing military force
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
cause to move by striking
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
ICETES
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From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Timoleon went about without a bodyguard, as Icetes knew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
determined
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
relieve from
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
SLAYverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
in the near future
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
SyracusenounUS /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/
a city in central New York
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
TIMOLEON
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From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
TRIESnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But soon he grew tired of waiting for it to surrender and hit, as he thought, on a quicker way of driving the enemy out of the island.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Timoleon went about without a bodyguard, as Icetes knew.
which person or people
From this reading ICETES TRIES TO SLAY TIMOLEON The small band of Corinthians who now held the citadel of Syracuse was closely besieged by Icetes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He hired two foreign soldiers and sent them to Adranum with orders to kill the general.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Without Timoleon he would not fear the Corinthians, so he resolved to get rid of him without delay.
