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α2821Ἀξιουμένουexpecting… treatment from them." But [sc. active-voice] a)ciou=si means they beg. Polybius [writes]: "the Gerraeans beg the king not to destroy the things which had been given to them by the gods, that is, eternal …Matched in translationhighshort
α2880Ἀπαλγοῦντεςbeing despondent[Meaning they who are] giving up. Polybius [writes]: "the Acarnanians, learning of the Aetolian invasion against them, and partly being despondent in their hopes and partly fighting in fury, came to a desperate resolution". …Matched in translationhighshort
α2910ἈπαξίωσιςcontemptPolybius [writes]: "Philip was displeased at the contempt of the Corcyreans." That is, with [their] scorn.

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Ἀξιουμένου

expecting

"With any and every man expecting priority treatment from them." But [sc. active-voice] a)ciou=si means they beg. Polybius [writes]: "the Gerraeans beg the king not to destroy the things which had been given to them by…

Ἀξιουμένου· τυγχάνοντος ἀνδρὸς τὰ πρῶτα παρ' αὐτοῖς ἀξιουμένου. Ἀξιοῦσι δὲ ἀντὶ τοῦ παρακαλοῦσι. Πολύβιος· οἱ δὲ Γεραιοὶ ἀξιοῦσι τὸν βασιλέα μὴ καταλῦσαι τὰ παρὰ τῶν θεῶν αὐτοῖς…

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James Vradelis2

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Matthew Farmer2

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Ross Scaife ✝1

Wm. Blake Tyrrell1

Wm. Blake Tyrrell1

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α3018Ἀπέλυσενfreed[Meaning he/she/it] ransomed. Polybius [writes]: "by which means also he freed Heracleides from suspicion."Matched in translationhighshort

α4464Αὐτάρκειαself-sufficiencyPolybius [writes]: "the man is worthy of being praised and marvelled at, most of all for the self-sufficiency of his lifestyle. There was a certain self-taught philosophy involved in it which he displayed in …Matched in translationhighshort

α4530Αὐτοτελήςself-sufficient[Meaning] capable. Competent. Polybius [writes]: "let these things be said on account of the prudence of the Romans and the folly of those who make light of what is beyond their understanding but think …Matched in translationhighshort

α4661Ἀφυήςwithout natural talent, naturally unsuited… without natural talent at seeing to affairs of generalship." And Polybius [writes]: "than which a more naturally unsuitable time has simply not occurred."Matched in translationhighshort

β480ΒῶλιςBolisA proper name. Polybius [writes]: "Achaios, having received Bolis enthusiastically and cordially, questioned him at length about every aspect of the plan".Matched in translationhighshort

δ158Δεδοξοποιημένονwith a reputation for judgment[Meaning someone] adorned with judgment. Polybius [writes]: "for whereas other creatures are the slaves of their bodily desires, [...] the human race, despite the expectations placed on it, goes astray no less through thoughtlessness …Matched in translationhighshort

δ368Δεισιδαιμονίαfear of the gods, piety, superstition… deceit and magic are already aiming at great things." And Polybius of Megalopolis says concerning Timaeus: "he demonstrated great cleverness and audacity in accusing his neighbors, but in his own denials he is full …Matched in translationhighmedium

δ412Δημαγωγικόςdemagogue-like, like a demagogue[Meaning] general-like. Polybius [writes]: "Molpagoras, a man competent to speak and act, but by choice demagogue-like and greedy; having secured autocratic power for himself he was killed by certain people". And elsewhere: "for demagogy …Matched in translationhighshort

δ446ΔημοκρατίαdemocracyPolybius says: "when a democracy has done away with those who have conspired [against it], it no longer guards its freedom with mercenaries".Matched in translationhighshort

δ472ΔημοχάρηςDemochares… of Botrys and Philainis and the other writers of obscenities. Polybius says against Timaios: these scurrilous assertions and insinuations no educated man would put forward - and not even someone selling his body in …Matched in translationhighmedium

δ513Διαβιασάμενοςhaving overcome by force[Meaning he] having been excessively compelled. Polybius [writes]: "and having overcome his weakness by force, by means of his earlier habits, he came from Argos [Myth, Place] to Megalopolis on the same day."Matched in translationhighshort

δ958Διεσκευασμένηνprepared[Meaning] written with deceit. Polybius [writes]: "they sent away some of the Cretans, after giving them a prepared letter ostensibly [directed] against piracy."Matched in translationhighshort

δ1691Δυσποτμότερονmore ill-fated, rather ill-fated… attested is the phrase] "ill-fate of Oedipus," [meaning] ill-fortune. And Polybius [writes]: "they reached a state comparable with those ill-fated with chronic diseases."Matched in translationhighshort

ε455Ἐκλαβεῖνto receive[Meaning] to take hold of. Polybius [writes]: "whenever it is [sc. possible] to receive justice from those who committed injustice, either in accordance with [prevailing] laws/rules or in accordance with some other existing jurisdictions".Matched in translationhighshort

ε462Ἐκκλείουσιthey close out[Meaning] they prevent, they keep away. Polybius [writes]: "since the opportunities are closing Philip out, the king wanted to obtain for that man the title of [having done] the action, as if he were …Matched in translationhighshort

ε637Ἐκτενῶςenthusiastically, intensely[Meaning] wholeheartedly, eagerly. Polybius [writes]: "Achaios, having received Bolis enthusiastically and cordially, questioned him at length about every aspect of the plan".Matched in translationhighshort

ε1070Ἔμφασιςimpression[Meaning] display. Polybius [writes]: "this abuse and impressions no educated man would have proffered, nor even one selling his body in a brothel. But [Timaeus], in order to gain credence for his shameful words …Matched in translationhighshort

ε1136Ἐναύεινto kindle, to light a fire[Meaning] to share fire. Polybius [writes]: "if any one remained who had not died [sc. in the battle] and escaped the danger, [the Acarnanians decreed] that no city was to receive him or light …Matched in translationhighmedium

ε1245Ἐνέπεσεfell on, befell[Meaning it] happened, occurred. Polybius [writes]: "a certain impulse fell on Scipio and a perplexity, whether he should engage and fight in single combat with the barbarian [sc. chief]."Matched in translationhighshort

ε1584Ἐξαίσιαextraordinary[Meaning things] beyond all marvel, [sc. valued] excessively. "Extraordinary wealth." Polybius [writes]: "there came an extraordinary greatness of storm."Matched in translationhighshort

ε1647Ἐξεριθεύονταιthey canvass[Meaning] they entice to evil. Polybius [writes]: "those eager for the generalship canvass the young men and make them well-disposed supporters for the future".Matched in translationhighshort

ε1861Ἔξοινοςdrunken… "As he was drunken and half-intoxicated, overwhelmed by sleep [...]." Polybius [writes]: "having become drunk and lying prostrate in their tents, all either simply did not hear the command or took no thought at …Matched in translationhighshort

ε2833Ἐπῳδόςenchantress… are sick. Also [sc. attested is] e)pw|dh/ ["enchantment"], [meaning] sorcery. Polybius [writes]: "they were making the test of every kind of spell and amulet." Sophocles [writes]: "it is not [the work] of a wise …Matched in translationhighshort

ε2907Ἐργολάβοςcontractor; profit-maker… [sc. attested is] e)/rgon, in reference to what is difficult. Polybius [writes]: "during their siege of Syracuse the Romans had a hard time, since they had not taken into due consideration Archimedes' ability".Matched in translationhighmedium

ε3426Εὐδοκουμένηνacceptable, finding favor, held in renown[Meaning] well expected, pleasing. Polybius [writes]: "by saying these things truthfully, he said that he would create an acceptable pledge."Matched in translationhighshort

ε3463Εὐήθηςfoolish[Meaning] stupid, senseless; or useless [with respect to] character. Polybius [writes]: "[they] reckoning foolishly and childishly the matters at hand."Matched in translationhighshort

ε3677Εὑρεσιλόγοςskilled at finding words, ingenious in argument, sophistical[Meaning one who is] talking nonsense, speaking readily. Polybius [writes]: "despite having even more to say, I am in an agony, lest I seem to some of you to speak ingeniously without necessity."Matched in translationhighshort

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