used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
anew
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
amblingverbUS /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
see with attention
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
terminate
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading He was never tired hearing about her, and recounting incidents of her childhood and youth.
a female human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
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 was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
divisible by two
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
at any time
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
fraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He was never tired hearing about her, and recounting incidents of her childhood and youth.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He was never tired hearing about her, and recounting incidents of her childhood and youth.
Isidorus
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From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
long-lost
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From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
MilannounUS /məˈlɑːn/
the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was never tired hearing about her, and recounting incidents of her childhood and youth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
on one occasion
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
recountingnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading He was never tired hearing about her, and recounting incidents of her childhood and youth.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
only a very short time before
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was never tired hearing about her, and recounting incidents of her childhood and youth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
precisely as stated
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
which person or people
From this reading A happy leave-taking of the brethren of Milan, who rejoiced in fraternal sympathy, followed; and on a gently ambling mule, at break of day, the old man rode forth beside the gallantly equipped Isidorus.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Demetrius was now eager to set out for Rome to behold once more the child whom he had scarce hoped ever to see again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He beguiled the weary way with questions about his long-lost daughter, as to her growth, appearance, her apparent health, and even the very garb she wore.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was never tired hearing about her, and recounting incidents of her childhood and youth.
