Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

in actual fact

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

anew

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

on or to one side

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

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

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

speaking of yourself in superlatives

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

-ing form of “broach” — bring up a topic for discussion

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

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From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

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From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

without stop or interruption

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

plural of “eulogy” — a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

pretending with intention to deceive

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

in a free manner

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

a young female

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

before any deductions

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

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From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

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From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of health; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Panacea

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

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

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

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

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

plural of “indiscretion” — the trait of being injudicious

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

immediately past

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

as might be expected

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

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From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

accept an excuse for

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

by chance

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

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

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

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

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

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

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading On the following day Candaules again took Gyges aside and continued the conversation begun under the portico of the Heracleidæ.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

which person or people

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

belonging to which person

From this reading You think I am boasting, or have allowed myself to be fascinated like some clumsy labourer by a robust country girl on whose cheeks Hygeia has crushed the gross hues of health.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Having freed himself from the embarrassment of broaching the subject, he freely unbosomed himself to his confidant; and had Nyssia been able to overhear him she might perhaps have been willing to pardon his conjugal indiscretions for the sake of his passionate eulogies of her charms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

but in spite of that

From this reading Gyges listened to all these bursts of praise with the slightly constrained air of one who is yet uncertain whether his interlocutor is not feigning an enthusiasm more ardent than he actually feels, in order to provoke a confidence naturally cautious to utter itself.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Can-daules at last said to him in a tone of disappointment: ‘I see, Gyges, that you do not believe me.