Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

a mountain range extending the length of the Italian peninsula

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

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

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

and nothing more

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Towards Taginae, with Piso and the other tribunes."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He has ridden out to reconnoitre."

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From this reading "Towards Taginae, with Piso and the other tribunes."

a chief officer or chief magistrate

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading He has ridden out to reconnoitre."

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He has ridden out to reconnoitre."

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "Whither rode he?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

in the direction of

From this reading "Towards Taginae, with Piso and the other tribunes."

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

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

From this reading "Towards Taginae, with Piso and the other tribunes."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

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

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

at the time that

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading "Whither rode he?"

which person or people

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the camp of Cethegus the Prefect at Setinum, at the foot of the Apennines, a few miles north of Taginae, Lucius Licinius, who had just arrived by sea from Epidamnus, was walking up and down, in eager conversation with Syphax, before the tent of the commander-in-chief.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My master has been anxiously expecting you, tribune, for many days," said the Moor; "he will be rejoiced to find you in the camp when he returns.