Alcibiades
[,ælsi'baiədi:z]
Definition
(noun.) ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Peloponnesian War (circa 450-404 BC).
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Examples
- Roylands, I am going to deliver this wine to Alcibiades, although I know he does not want it. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Alcibiades would like nothing better than an excuse to plunder Melnos. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- If you think so, why do you want Caliphronas to go with Alcibiades? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Melnos is well defended, but I mistrust Andros—he is too much a friend of that rascal Alcibiades. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- What about my dear Alcibiades? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I think our electric powers will rather startle Alcibiades! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- This is to guard against people like my friend Alcibiades, said Caliphronas, seeing the amazement of Maurice and Gurt at this medi?val entrance. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- But suppose Alcibiades uses no oars? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- What do you know of Alcibiades? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Alcibiades cast a stealthy look at Caliphronas, and considered a few moments. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- That villain Alcibiades is getting ready for another assault. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Now, then, Captain Alcibiades, what do you want at Melnos? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I am going on a cruise with Alcibiades. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Don't undervalue your fighting powers, Maurice, said the Demarch, who overheard this remark; your tussle with Alcibiades was no light one. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Round the right corner of the battery came a furious crowd, headed by a huge negro, for Alcibiades had no liking for heading such a forlorn hope. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
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