Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

later than; following

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

move towards

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

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From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The host shared his seat on the couch with his two guests.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

without deviation

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

every person

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

opinion or judgment

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

being two more than fifty

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

in tiny pieces

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

start firing a weapon

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The host shared his seat on the couch with his two guests.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

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From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The host shared his seat on the couch with his two guests.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The host shared his seat on the couch with his two guests.

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From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

not one, and not any

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The host shared his seat on the couch with his two guests.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

a person of refined upbringing and manners

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The host shared his seat on the couch with his two guests.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The host shared his seat on the couch with his two guests.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The host shared his seat on the couch with his two guests.

by way of; passing through

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was a man of fifty-two, but his stately figure showed few signs of approaching age, and his noble face lacked none of the characteristics of the patrician Roman in the modelling of the forehead, nose, and finely arched brows.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading But the mouth had smiled so often--probably far too often in self complacency--that it had forgotten how to close with firm decision; it was much too weak for a man.

during the time that

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Directly after, Ausonius and Saturninus entered the Praefectorian tent from the _Via Principalis_, while Herculanus, coming from the rear, passed in with them.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading And the light-brown eyes, so pleasant and kindly, so content with everything and everybody--and not least with Ausonius--betrayed more plainly than any other feature the approach of age; their glance had lost the fire of youth.