Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Peloponnesian War (circa 450-404 BC)

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

(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 COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

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

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

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

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

the two together, not just one

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

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From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

harmed or injured or spoiled

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

fill with distaste

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

in an eminent manner

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

expel from a country

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

promote over another

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

obtain

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

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

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

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

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

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

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

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

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

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

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

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From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

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

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

something you have to do

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

of or relating to or supporting or characteristic of an oligarchy

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

an irritable petulant feeling

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

considered individually

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

express in words

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

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From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

free from ambiguity

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

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

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

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

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

an offensive lack of good manners

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

except if; if not

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

without scruples or principles

From this reading Marcius, according to our common conceptions of his character, was undoubtedly simple and straightforward; Alcibiades, unscrupulous as a public man, and false.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

precisely as stated

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

having won

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

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

From this reading They both, in pretty equal measure, displayed on numerous occasions the daring and courage of the soldier, and the skill and foresight of the general; unless, indeed, the fact that Alcibiades was victorious and successful in many contests both by sea and land, ought to gain him the title of a more complete commander.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading COMPARISON OF ALCIBIADES AND CORIOLANUS Having described all their actions that seem to deserve commemoration, their military ones, we may say, incline the balance very decidedly upon neither side.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

at the time that

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

having won

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All the sober citizens felt disgust at the petulance, the low flattery, and base seductions which Alcibiades, in his public life, allowed himself to employ with the view of winning the people's favor; and the ungraciousness, pride, and oligarchical haughtiness which Marcius, on the other hand, displayed in his, were the abhorrence of the Roman populace.

but in spite of that

From this reading That so long as they remained and held command in their respective countries, they eminently sustained, and when they were driven into exile, yet more eminently damaged the fortunes of those countries, is common to both.