Ἐσπούδαζον
were treating seriously
Translated by William Hutton23 Jan 2008Vetting: high5 revisions
Translation
[Meaning] they were being solemn [about], were being careful [about].1 Polybios [writes]: "for they were treating seriously their retinues and their garments especially, and there was a certain showiness about most of them that exceeded the resources from their livelihood; but they neglected their arms."2