used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where is Davus?" he asked the freedman impatiently.
Ausonius
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From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
bluishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
the act of burning something
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
citrusnounUS /ˈsɪtrəs/
any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
CorinthiannounUS /kərˈɪnθiən/
a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
Davus
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From this reading "Where is Davus?" he asked the freedman impatiently.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
dining-table
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From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
intense or sharp
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
freedmannounUS /ˈfriːdmən/
a person who has been freed from slavery
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where is Davus?" he asked the freedman impatiently.
Herculanus
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From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "Where is Davus?" he asked the freedman impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is Davus?" he asked the freedman impatiently.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
Prefect's
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From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
ProsperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
rollersnounUS /ˈroʊlərz/
plural of “roller” — a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
sumptuouslyadverb
in a sumptuous and opulent manner
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Herculanus entered, greeted all present pleasantly and took his place on the second couch, opposite to Ausonius.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ausonius was lying on the low couch: before him stood the Tribune.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is Davus?" he asked the freedman impatiently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Prosper, the old freedman, was pushing forward the citrus wood dining-table, which ran on rollers.
workmanshipnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading A slender bluish flame, burning in a marble vessel supported by a bronze pedestal of exquisite Corinthian workmanship, diffused both light and perfume through the Prefect's sumptuously furnished and richly decorated tent.
