matters of personal concern
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
Aristagoras
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From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
Artaphernes
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From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
an occurrence of something
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
dissemblingnounUS /dɪˈsemblɪŋ/
pretending with intention to deceive
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
the head of a state government
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
Histiæus
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From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
IONIANnoun
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading THE SUPPRESSION OF THE IONIAN REVOLT.
Ionians
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From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
Miletus
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From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUPPRESSION OF THE IONIAN REVOLT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading THE SUPPRESSION OF THE IONIAN REVOLT.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
Sardisnoun
an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402
From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
cut with a saw
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
required or under orders
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
SUPPRESSIONnounUS /səˈpreʃən/
the failure to develop some part or organ
From this reading THE SUPPRESSION OF THE IONIAN REVOLT.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Histiæus said he did not know, and seemed surprised at what had happened, as if he knew nothing of the present state of affairs.
SusanounUS /ˈsuːsə/
a port city in eastern Tunisia on the Mediterranean
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUPPRESSION OF THE IONIAN REVOLT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Aristagoras thus induced the Ionians to revolt, and died; and Histiæus, tyrant of Miletus, repaired to Sardis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
at the time that
From this reading When he arrived from Susa, Artaphernes, Governor of Sardis, asked him for what reason he supposed the Ionians had revolted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But Artaphernes saw that he was dissembling, and being aware of the exact truth as to the revolt, said: "Histiæus, the state of the case is this: you made the shoe and Aristagoras has put it on."
