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From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
courtiersnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
eradicatingverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “eradicate” — kill in large numbers
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
filchedverbUS /fɪltʃt/
past form of “filch” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
Fronto
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From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
how
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From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
lutenounUS /luːt/
a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
Marcus
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From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
on one occasion
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Farewell always, most sweet master.'
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is more difficult, he admits, to keep courtiers in harmony than to tame lions with a lute; but if it is to be done, it must be by eradicating jealousy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This oration once read, in vain shall we study, in vain shall we toil, in vain strain every nerve.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes Fronto descends from the heights of eloquence to offer practical advice; as when he suggests how Marcus should deal with his suite.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do not let your friends,' says Fronto,'[30] 'envy each other, or think that what you give to another is filched from them.
