used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
anew
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Since the death of Probus we have not seen you even once."
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
divisible by two
From this reading "Since the death of Probus we have not seen you even once."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Since the death of Probus we have not seen you even once."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
Mesembrius
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From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Since the death of Probus we have not seen you even once."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
on one occasion
From this reading "Since the death of Probus we have not seen you even once."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
and nothing more
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
patriciannounUS /pəˈtrɪʃən/
a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
Probus
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From this reading "Since the death of Probus we have not seen you even once."
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since the death of Probus we have not seen you even once."
Sophronia
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From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
that is looked for
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading They could search only in secret: open protection, undisguised defense could not be given to Sophronia.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Meanwhile the father and the betrothed husband vainly sought the maiden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Since the death of Probus we have not seen you even once."
at the time that
From this reading Old Mesembrius had not been seen in Rome for a long time, and therefore every one was surprised when the distinguished patrician again appeared in the Forum, leaning on his ivory crutches and pausing at every step.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Ah, worthy Senator, you rarely show yourself in Rome," said a perfumed patrician dandy.
