used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
Ann
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From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
Ariston
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From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
Chairo
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From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
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 The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
HarmesverbUS /hɑːrmz/
third-person singular of “harm” — cause or do harm to
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
HOW
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From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
of great significance or value
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
a single distinct event
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
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 The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
Neaera
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From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
Neaera's
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From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
move upward
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
sinnedverbUS /sɪnd/
inflected form of “sin” — commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
sinningnounUS /ˈsɪnɪŋ/
an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
not in physical motion
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
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 HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
UNDERMINEDverbUS /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/
past form of “undermine” — destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
ungovernableadjectiveUS /ənˈɡʌvərnəbəl/
incapable of being controlled
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading The incident had given rise to much vexation of spirit, for many felt that Harmes was more sinned against than sinning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Harmes had been convicted and confined to a farm colony, where he was still serving his term.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW IT MIGHT BE UNDERMINED The discussion of these matters by Ariston and Chairo elicited an old story which was to receive its sequel in my time and it is important, therefore, to narrate it.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The account Ariston gave of the matter was greatly to Neaera's discredit; according to him, Neaera originally had designs on Chairo, and he seemed willing enough to enjoy her society.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It seems that the year before my arrival among them Neaera had encouraged the addresses of a certain Harmes--a brother of Anna of Ann, and that Harmes was accused by her of having become so ungovernable that it had given rise to a public prosecution.
