used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
Aspasia
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From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
Aspasia's
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From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
AtheniannounUS /əˈθiːniən/
a resident of Athens
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The young girl from Megara had become the Milesian’s favorite.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
CALLICRATES
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From this reading CALLICRATES’ MULE.
chastisementnoun
verbal punishment
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
Drosis
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From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
in a serious manner
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
easy-matter
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From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The young girl from Megara had become the Milesian’s favorite.
fellow-citizen
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From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
set up or found
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
a young female
From this reading The young girl from Megara had become the Milesian’s favorite.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
hostagesnounUS /ˈhɑːstədʒəz/
plural of “hostage” — a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
conformity or harmony
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
Megara
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From this reading The young girl from Megara had become the Milesian’s favorite.
Megarians
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From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
Milesian's
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From this reading The young girl from Megara had become the Milesian’s favorite.
MULEnounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading CALLICRATES’ MULE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
Periclesnoun
Athenian statesman whose leadership contributed to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece; he ordered the construction of the Parthenon (died in 429 BC)
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
Prasina
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From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
renditionnounUS /renˈdɪʃən/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
Simaitha
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From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
in the near future
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Simaitha herself pleaded earnestly against this rendition, and found powerful support in Aspasia.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
watch-word
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From this reading According to Aspasia’s supposition, it was an easy-matter for Pericles to demand the restoration of the stolen girls by the Megarians; for at that time, from various reasons, the chastisement of the Megarians was the watch-word of the day in Athens.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
which person or people
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl from Megara had become the Milesian’s favorite.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But the Megarians answered, that they would not fail to restore Drosis and Prasina, who for the present were placed as hostages in the keeping of a distinguished fellow-citizen, as soon as Simaitha, stolen by an Athenian youth, had been restored to them.
