used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
ByzantineadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/
of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
complainantsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnənts/
plural of “complainant” — a person who brings an action in a court of law
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
conciliating
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From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
Gongylus
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From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading For it was a discontent that lay in the hostility of race to race.
of great significance or value
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
Ioniannoun
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For it was a discontent that lay in the hostility of race to race.
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 For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
Pausanias
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From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
any competition
From this reading For it was a discontent that lay in the hostility of race to race.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading But discontent arose from causes beyond his power, had he genuinely exerted it, to remove.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For it was a discontent that lay in the hostility of race to race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Pausanias did not dismiss Gongylus from the government of the city; but he sent one by one for the more important of the Ionian complainants, listened to their grievances, and promised redress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some days, an appearance at least of harmony was restored to the contending factions in the Byzantine camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He adopted a more popular and gracious demeanour, and seemed, with a noble grace, to submit to the policy of conciliating the allies.
