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From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
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From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
(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 In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
Archeion
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From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We pass from Byzantium, we are in Sparta.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
ByzantiumnounUS /bəˈzæntiəm/
an ancient city on the Bosporus founded by the Greeks; site of modern Istanbul; in 330 Constantine I rebuilt the city and called it Constantinople and made it his capital
From this reading We pass from Byzantium, we are in Sparta.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
Ephoralty
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From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We pass from Byzantium, we are in Sparta.
in a gradual manner
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
HelotsnounUS /ˈheləts/
plural of “helot” — (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We pass from Byzantium, we are in Sparta.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
Laconians
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From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
and nothing more
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
go across or through
From this reading We pass from Byzantium, we are in Sparta.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
sateverbUS /seɪt/
fill to satisfaction
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
SpartanounUS /ˈspɑːrtɑː/
an ancient Greek city famous for military prowess; the dominant city of the Peloponnesus prior to the 4th century BC
From this reading We pass from Byzantium, we are in Sparta.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
suspendverbUS /səˈspend/
hang freely
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
the act of testing something
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
not known
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They could suspend or terminate any office, they could accuse the kings and bring them before a court in which they themselves were judges upon trial of life and death.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We pass from Byzantium, we are in Sparta.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These constituted that stern and terrible authority which had gradually, and from unknown beginnings,[1] assumed a kind of tyranny over the descendants of Hercules themselves.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They were the representatives of the Spartan people, elected without reference to rank or wealth,[2] and possessing jurisdiction not only over the Helots and Laconians, but over most of the magistrates.
a late time of life
From this reading In the Archeion, or office of the Ephoralty, sate five men, all somewhat advanced in years.
