used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
the state of being absent
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Parrhasius followed after an interval of a few days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Parrhasius followed after an interval of a few days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
AtticanounUS /ˈætɪkə/
the territory of Athens in ancient Greece where the Ionic dialect was spoken
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
creditorsnounUS /ˈkredɪtərz/
plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Parrhasius followed after an interval of a few days.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading I went to him at once to thank him and decline.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Parrhasius followed after an interval of a few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
the act of departing
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hearing of my modest lodging, he at once offered me hospitality.
(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 Hearing of my modest lodging, he at once offered me hospitality.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went to him at once to thank him and decline.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Hearing of my modest lodging, he at once offered me hospitality.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Parrhasius followed after an interval of a few days.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Hearing of my modest lodging, he at once offered me hospitality.
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 During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hearing of my modest lodging, he at once offered me hospitality.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Hearing of my modest lodging, he at once offered me hospitality.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Hearing of my modest lodging, he at once offered me hospitality.
on one occasion
From this reading Hearing of my modest lodging, he at once offered me hospitality.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
Parrhasius
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From this reading Parrhasius followed after an interval of a few days.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
and nothing more
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I went to him at once to thank him and decline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I returned upon horseback to my own place going through Attica.
precisely as stated
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to him at once to thank him and decline.
a late time of life
From this reading During my five years of absence creditors had sold the few poor goods I possessed, and I put up very simply at a hostelry of Athens for many weeks.
