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From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
any thing at all
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
from appearances alone
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
ArbiternounUS /ˈɑːrbɪtər/
someone with the power to settle matters at will
From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
ARISTOPHANESnounUS /ˌærəˈstɔːfəniz/
an ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC)
From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
constet
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
contentionis
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
digna
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From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
ducere
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From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
duco
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
dum
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
exerceat
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
fere
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
funern
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
histrioniam
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
Horace'snounUS /ˈhɔːrəsəz/
possessive form of “horace” — Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
interverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
metaphornounUS /ˈmetəfɔːr/
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
mundus
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
NonadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
nos
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
Petroniusnoun
Roman satirist (died in 66)
From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
potius
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From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
practisesverbUS /ˈpræktɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “practise” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
quant
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From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
quod
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
a strong line
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
sequi
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From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Horace applies it to money, which he says should be the slave, and not the master of its possessor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading 1 A metaphor apparently taken from persons pulling in opposite directions at each end of a rope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
Tortum
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From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
totus
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From this reading ARISTOPHANES IN LONDON Non duco contentionis funern, dum constet inter nos, quod fere totus mundus exerceat histrioniam.--Petronius Arbiter.
towingverbUS /ˈtoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
in or at the place that
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I do not draw the rope of contention,{1} while it is agreed amongst us, that almost the whole world practises acting.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I cannot see, as some have done, that it has anything in common with Horace's _Tortum digna sequi potius quant ducere funern_: 'More worthy to follow than to lead the tightened cord': which is a metaphor taken from a towing line, or any line acting in a similar manner, where one draws and another is drawn.
