used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
Aristides
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From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
AtheniansnounUS /əˈθiːniənz/
plural of “athenian” — a resident of Athens
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
bribesnounUS /braɪbz/
plural of “bribe” — payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
a person who is in charge
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
dishonourableadjective
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
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 THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
OSTRACISED
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From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
in the near future
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
carry out
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading One day, as he was talking in public with Aristides, he said, ‘The chief excellence of a statesman is to be able to prove and frustrate the designs of public enemies.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
THEMISTOCLESnoun
Athenian statesman who persuaded Athens to build a navy and then led it to victory over the Persians (527-460 BC)
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps this was his own fault, for he tired the people by boasting continually of the good he had done to the city.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was known too that he did not hesitate to take bribes, and the citizens were indignant that he should have grown rich in this dishonourable way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But soon after the walls of the city were complete he began to grow less popular.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
a late time of life
From this reading THEMISTOCLES IS OSTRACISED For many years Themistocles had been a favourite with the Athenians.
