261
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From this reading [261] Unexpected wind-up of the story.
422
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From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
Acharnians
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From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
AristophanesnounUS /ˌærəˈstɔːfəniz/
an ancient Greek dramatist remembered for his comedies (448-380 BC)
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
ascribing
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From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
derideverbUS /dɪˈraɪd/
treat or speak of with contempt
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
expostulateverb
reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
Lamachus
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From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
the force of workers available
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
moderate-minded
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From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
not any; not one
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [261] Unexpected wind-up of the story.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The leading motive is the same as in the former play--the intense desire of the less excitable and more moderate-minded citizens for relief from the miseries of war.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading [261] Unexpected wind-up of the story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [261] Unexpected wind-up of the story.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
Trygaeus
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From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading [261] Unexpected wind-up of the story.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
at the time that
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
which person or people
From this reading Aristophanes intends to deride the boasting of Lamachus, who was always ascribing to himself most unlikely exploits.
wind-up
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From this reading [261] Unexpected wind-up of the story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
a late time of life
From this reading PEACE INTRODUCTION The 'Peace' was brought out four years after 'The Acharnians' (422 B.C.), when the War had already lasted ten years.
ZeusnounUS /zuːs/
(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter
From this reading Trygaeus, a rustic patriot, finding no help in men, resolves to ascend to heaven to expostulate personally with Zeus for allowing this wretched state of things to continue.
