Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

the citadel in ancient Greek towns

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

in the past

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

plural of “athenian” — a resident of Athens

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

-ing form of “chirp” — make high-pitched sounds

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

plural of “cricket” — leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

a female deity

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

and nothing more

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

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From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading That means peace, I said to myself.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading That means peace, I said to myself.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

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From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading That means peace, I said to myself.

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From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

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From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading That means peace, I said to myself.

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From this reading SAMOS.

cut with a saw

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

having a supporting base

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That means peace, I said to myself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading That means peace, I said to myself.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading “Samos may lead other allies to revolt,” replied the old man, “rebellion may be stirred up against us, Sparta may interfere, a general Hellenic war may arise.

a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

at the time that

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

which person or people

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I shouldn’t have thought it,” cried old Callippides, standing in the midst of one of the numerous groups of Athenians, who assembled in the great market-place of the Piræeus, were eagerly conversing together—“I wouldn’t have believed it, for when I passed the statue of Athena on the Acropolis a short time ago, I saw the goddess’ spear covered with chirping crickets.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To be sure, the next day a weasel ran across the Pnyx, just before the popular assembly—” “Do you mean to croak misfortune, old man?” cried the others.