used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
DemetriusnounUS /dɪˈmiːtriəs/
son of Antigonus Cyclops and king of Macedonia; he and his father were defeated at the battle of Ipsus (337-283 BC)
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
grantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
how
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From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
immediately past
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
a particular point in time
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
more desirable than another
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
on the contrary
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
reproved
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From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
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From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
express in words
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The sudden reaction from their great terror proved almost fatal to the Athenian citizens.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He reproved them harshly for their ingratitude and desertion, and told them that they deserved death at his hands; but he ended his speech by saying that he preferred to show his power by granting them forgiveness rather than by killing them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when they recovered their breath, the air was rent by a mighty shout of joy in honor of the kind conqueror.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
at the time that
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
which person or people
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Then he went on to tell them, that, knowing how much they had suffered, he had sent supplies of grain to every house, so that when they went home they should not find their wives and children starving.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Demetrius now sternly addressed the citizens, who fancied that every moment would be their last.
