used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
anew
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
answerableadjectiveUS /ˈænsərəbəl/
capable of being answered
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
from appearances alone
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
make calm or still
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
crueltiesnounUS /ˈkruːltiz/
plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
dearly loved
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
at any time
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
FAUSTA
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From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
PISO
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From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
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 Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
violences
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From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rome never was more calm than now, nor apparently has there ever a better temper possessed its people.
which person or people
From this reading The number of those who are sufficiently enlightened to know that the mind ought not to be in bondage to man, but be held answerable to God alone for its thoughts and opinions, is becoming too great for the violences and cruelties of former ages to be again put in practice against us.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I cannot think that your apprehensions will be realized.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You need not, dear Fausta, concern yourself on our behalf.
