adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
AristophanesnounUS /ˌærəˈstɔːfəniz/
an ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC)
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
buffoonerynoun
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
drankverbUS /dræŋk/
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
SocratesnounUS /ˈsɑːkrətiːz/
ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
Socrates's
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From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
wherein
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From this reading I have often observed a passage in Socrates's behaviour at his death in a light wherein none of the critics have considered it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That excellent man entertaining his friends a little before he drank the bowl of poison, with a discourse on the immortality of the soul, at his entering upon it says that he does not believe any the most comic genius can censure him for talking upon such a subject at such at a time.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Those who can put the best countenance upon the outrages of this nature which are offered them, are not without their secret anguish.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading This passage, I think, evidently glances upon Aristophanes, who writ a comedy on purpose to ridicule the discourses of that divine philosopher.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It has been observed by many writers that Socrates was so little moved at this piece of buffoonery, that he was several times present at its being acted upon the stage, and never expressed the least resentment of it.
