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Chapter XVIII
Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress. "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus. "Meanwhile send quickly for Piso, the tribune." And he rose to meet Anicius, who now entered the room. Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
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later than; following
From this reading “Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Meanwhile send quickly for Piso, the tribune."”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “"'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
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From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
later than; following
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
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From this reading And he rose to meet Anicius, who now entered the room.
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From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
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From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
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From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
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From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he rose to meet Anicius, who now entered the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
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From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Meanwhile send quickly for Piso, the tribune."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
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From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
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From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
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From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
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From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Meanwhile send quickly for Piso, the tribune."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he rose to meet Anicius, who now entered the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
not any; not one
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
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From this reading And he rose to meet Anicius, who now entered the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Meanwhile send quickly for Piso, the tribune."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Meanwhile send quickly for Piso, the tribune."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he rose to meet Anicius, who now entered the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And he rose to meet Anicius, who now entered the room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Meanwhile send quickly for Piso, the tribune."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he rose to meet Anicius, who now entered the room.
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From this reading "Meanwhile send quickly for Piso, the tribune."
up to a particular time
From this reading "'Let him enter, and admit no one else until he has gone," said Cethegus.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
which person or people
From this reading Soon after the Prefect had returned home, Syphax announced the son of Boethius, who came from the Empress.
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From this reading Anicius was no longer a youth, and his delicate features were much improved by the expression of resolution which at this moment rested upon them.
