Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

consider or hold as true

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

(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 "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

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

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

the country where you were born

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

bottle that has a narrow neck

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

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

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

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

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

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

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

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

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

and nothing more

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians; codified Roman law in 529; his general Belisarius regained North Africa and Spain (483-565)

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

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 The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

in a literal sense

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

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From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

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

From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

and nothing more

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

above and across; more than

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

by chance

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

on the contrary

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

several time

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

in the near future

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading He repeatedly demanded that I should accept the office of Dictator, and literally put his sword to my breast, shouting that I should be compelled to serve the fatherland.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Lucius Lucinius, with his fiery temper and foolish enthusiasm, almost spoilt everything.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

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

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

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

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading The two men had shared a simple meal and had emptied a flask of old Massikian together, exchanging reminiscences of past times--they had been fellow-students, as we already know--and had just left the dinner-room for the study of Cethegus, in order, undisturbed by the attendants, to talk over more confidential affairs.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

widely or fully known

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A few weeks later, we find Cethegus in the well-known room containing the statue of Caesar, together with our new acquaintance, Petros, the ambassador of the Emperor Justinian, or rather of the Empress.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading "As soon as I had convinced myself," said Cethegus, concluding his account of late events, "that the alarming reports from Ravenna were only rumours--perhaps inventions, and, at all events, exaggerated--I opposed the utmost coolness to the excitement and zeal of my friends.