matters of personal concern
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
Aurelian
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From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Julia herself partakes--I cannot say of the alarm--but of the anxiety.
cannot
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From this reading Julia herself partakes--I cannot say of the alarm--but of the anxiety.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
divisible by two
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
FAUSTA
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From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
set up or found
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Julia herself partakes--I cannot say of the alarm--but of the anxiety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
Julia
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From this reading Julia herself partakes--I cannot say of the alarm--but of the anxiety.
immediately past
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
long-sufferingnoun
patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
Lucilianoun
greenbottle flies
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
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 Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
Marcus
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From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
partakes
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From this reading Julia herself partakes--I cannot say of the alarm--but of the anxiety.
PISO
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From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
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 Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
express in words
From this reading Julia herself partakes--I cannot say of the alarm--but of the anxiety.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found, on my return to the city, that the general anxiety concerning the designs of Aurelian had greatly increased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM PISO TO FAUSTA.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Many rumors were current of dark sayings of his, which, whether founded in truth or not, contributed to alarm even the most hopeful, and raise serious apprehensions for the fate of this much and long-suffering religion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having confined myself, in my last letter, to the affairs of Marcus and Lucilia, I now, Fausta, turn to those which concern us and Rome.
