Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

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From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

the act of grasping

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading Whatever part of the conspirator's plans depended on Phaon was sure to collapse.

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From this reading Whatever part of the conspirator's plans depended on Phaon was sure to collapse.

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

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Whatever part of the conspirator's plans depended on Phaon was sure to collapse.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

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

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

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

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

a person who has been freed from slavery

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

only a very short time before

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

possessive form of “harm” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

a single distinct event

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

plural of “keeper” — someone in charge of other people

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

the force of workers available

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

and nothing more

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Whatever part of the conspirator's plans depended on Phaon was sure to collapse.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Whatever part of the conspirator's plans depended on Phaon was sure to collapse.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

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

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Whatever part of the conspirator's plans depended on Phaon was sure to collapse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

in the direction of

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading With such precautions Dumnorix could hardly venture to risk himself and his men, whatever might be the plot.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading For the rest, Agias could only warn Drusus, and have the latter arm his clients and slaves, and call in his friends from the town.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever part of the conspirator's plans depended on Phaon was sure to collapse.

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

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mamercus Guards the Door I Agias left Phaon in the clutches of the landlord and his subordinates and was reasonably certain that since the freedman had not a farthing left with which to bribe his keepers, he was out of harm's way for the time being.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The moon was risen, and guided by its light the young slave flew on toward Praeneste without incident.