used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
matters of personal concern
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
Apokolokyntosis
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From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
at any time
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
knavesnounUS /neɪvz/
plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
lampoonverbUS /læmˈpuːn/
ridicule with satire
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
engage in
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
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 “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
Ménippée
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From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
SatirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
stiltedness
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From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
Tacitusnoun
Roman historian who wrote major works on the history of the Roman Empire (56-120)
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading This light and pleasant style suits the subject better than the morose stiltedness of a Tacitus or the patient seriousness of a de Thou.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Truly,” said my excellent master, “public affairs are badly managed and there are many thieves in office.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The majority of the people in office would be extremely annoyed, but I think some would taste a secret pleasure in seeing themselves covered with shame.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would make copies of this lampoon which would be passed about under the rose, and it should display a philosophical disdain for mankind.
produce a literary work
From this reading Power is divided between fools and knaves, and should I ever write on the affairs of the day I should make a small book on the lines of the _Apokolokyntosis_ of Seneca the Philosopher, or of our own _Satire Ménippée_, which is fairly pungent.
