26
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From this reading In the holy decrees, 26, qu.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
apparitors
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From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
AristophanesnounUS /ˌærəˈstɔːfəniz/
an ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC)
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first were called Engastrimythes; the others, Gastrolaters.
CessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading In the holy decrees, 26, qu.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
Engastrimythes
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From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
Eurycles
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From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
Euryclians
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From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first were called Engastrimythes; the others, Gastrolaters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
Gastrolaters
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From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading In the holy decrees, 26, qu.
How
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From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
OraclesnounUS /ˈɔːrəkəlz/
plural of “oracle” — an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
others
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From this reading The first were called Engastrimythes; the others, Gastrolaters.
Pantagruel
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From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
Plutarchnoun
Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD)
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
qu
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From this reading In the holy decrees, 26, qu.
any competition
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How, at the court of the master of ingenuity, Pantagruel detested the Engastrimythes and the Gastrolaters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
precisely as stated
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
WaspsnounUS /wɑːsps/
plural of “wasp” — a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first were called Engastrimythes; the others, Gastrolaters.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the court of that great master of ingenuity, Pantagruel observed two sorts of troublesome and too officious apparitors, whom he very much detested.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The first pretended to be descended of the ancient race of Eurycles, and for this brought the authority of Aristophanes in his comedy called the Wasps; whence of old they were called Euryclians, as Plato writes, and Plutarch in his book of the Cessation of Oracles.
