Chapter X

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

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

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

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

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From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

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

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

create and charge with a task or function

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The banquet lasted a long time.

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From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

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

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

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

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

(used of color) artificially produced; not natural

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

an ancient region of western Europe that included what is now northern Italy and France and Belgium and part of Germany and the Netherlands

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

the head of a state government

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

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

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

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

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

ten 10s

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

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

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The banquet lasted a long time.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

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 The banquet lasted a long time.

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From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

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

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

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From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

and nothing more

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

an amount of time

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

so as to arouse or deserve laughter

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

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 During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

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

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

required or under orders

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

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

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The banquet lasted a long time.

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

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

everywhere

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

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

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

at the time that

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

which person or people

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Carinus poured the wine that remained in the drinking horn upon the floor, in token that he drank some one's health, and then handed it to Manlius.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Manlius remained with Carinus to amuse him; he taught the dancing girls the dazzling arts of the Indian bayaderes, and conquered Aevius by producing on every occasion, and at every toast, distiches more apt and beautiful than the court poet could fabricate.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading True, it was only afternoon out of doors, but any one who did not know that the feast had begun in the morning would have supposed it was already midnight.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading During a single evening Carinus gave the now universally envied favourite a hundred thousand sestertiae, and, when he learned from him that the Teutonic women, by means of a special kind of soap, dyed their hair amber-yellow, he promised Manlius to appoint him Governor of Gallia that he might send him some of this soap which turned the hair yellow--at that period a hue ridiculously fashionable in the aristocratic society of Rome.