used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
in addition
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
CensorsnounUS /ˈsensərz/
plural of “censor” — someone who censures or condemns
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
commonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
unvarying in nature
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
crammedverbUS /kræmd/
inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
one or the other of two
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
farming-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
GOOSEnounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading THE GOOSE.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
honeyedadjective
with honey added
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
Lacydes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
go away from a place
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
livernounUS /ˈlɪvər/
large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
a particular point in time
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
and nothing more
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
not in physical motion
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOOSE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
precisely as stated
From this reading When they are crammed, this grows to a very large size, and, on being taken from the animal, is made still larger by being soaked in honeyed milk.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
at the time that
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The goose also keeps a vigilant guard; a fact which is well attested by the defence of the Capitol, at a moment when, by the silence of the dogs, the commonwealth had been betrayed: for which reason the Censors always, as their first duty, attend to the farming-out of the feeding of the sacred geese.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Our people, however, are more wise; for they esteem the goose only for the excellence of its liver.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One might almost be tempted to think that these creatures have an appreciation of wisdom: for it is said, that one of them was the constant companion of the philosopher, Lacydes, and would never leave him, either in public or when at the bath, by night or by day.
