alternis
From LSJ
ἐξ ὀνύχων λέοντα τεκμαίρεσθαι → judge by the claws, judge by a slight but characteristic mark, small traits give the clue to the character of a person, deduce something from a small indication, identify a lion from its claws
Latin > English
alternis ADV :: alternately; one after the other in turn, by turns; every other day/year
Latin > German (Georges)
alternīs, s. 1. alternus.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
alternīs,¹¹ (abl. pl. de alternus pris advt), alternativement, à tour de rôle : Lucr. 4, 790 ; Varro R. 1, 20, 3 ; Virg. G. 1, 71 ; Liv. 2, 2, 9 ; 22, 41, 3 ; 27, 9, 13 ; Sen. Ep. 37, 4 || alternis... alternis..., tantôt... tantôt : Vitr. Arch. 10, 8, 6 ; Sen. Ep. 120, 19 ; Plin. Min. Ep. 5, 6, 35.
