Chapter XII · Round About Athens.--the Country of the Brigands

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

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

in an admirable manner

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

(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 WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Indications of its ancient uses are still visible.

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

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

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

From this reading Indications of its ancient uses are still visible.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

plural of “athenian” — a resident of Athens

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the act of buying

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

-ing form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

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

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

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

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading Indications of its ancient uses are still visible.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

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

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Indications of its ancient uses are still visible.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

any long and arduous undertaking

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

not any; not one

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

an instance of oratory

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a person authorized to act for another

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

plural of “ransom” — money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

having four right angles

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

fill to satisfaction

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

ancient Athenian philosopher; teacher of Plato and Xenophon (470-399 BC)

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

not in physical motion

From this reading Indications of its ancient uses are still visible.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

one who lives through affliction

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

-ing form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

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

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

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

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

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

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

in the direction of

From this reading There is a stairway of sixteen steps hewn in the solid rock leading to a platform where there are three rectangular seats placed in a half circle, and looking toward the South.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

interact in a certain way

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

not known

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading Indications of its ancient uses are still visible.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Indications of its ancient uses are still visible.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

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

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE visited all the places of historic interest in Athens, including the hill where St Paul is said to have preached his sermon on the unknown God.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

in the company of; together with

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The place is admirably adapted for the delivery of an oration, and it is no wonder that it was a favorite one with the Athenians on the occasion of any public demonstration.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Mars’ Hill, the place where St. Paul Preached on the Unknown God--The Prison of Socrates--The Country of the Brigands--Escorted by Greek Soldiers--Captures by the Brigands--How they treat Captives--Extorting Ransoms--Buying Coins and Relics--Swindling Travellers--Among the Ruins--Strange Contrasts--“Chaffing” the Guide--Position of the Persian and Grecian Hosts--Xerxes’ Throne--“The King Sate on the Rocky Brow”--Making the Ascent by Proxy--“I no go ze Mountain”--The Battle of Marathon--A Survivor of the Battle--How the Victory was Won._