Chapter IX

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

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

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From this reading Agellius is busily employed upon his farm.

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

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

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

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

with care and persistence

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

plural of “bait” — anything that serves as an enticement

From this reading JUCUNDUS BAITS HIS TRAP.

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

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

for the reason that

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

in a busy manner

From this reading Agellius is busily employed upon his farm.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

unvarying in nature

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

(Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

inflected form of “distil” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Agellius is busily employed upon his farm.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Agellius is busily employed upon his farm.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

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

From this reading JUCUNDUS BAITS HIS TRAP.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

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From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

not in action or at work

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

displaying a lack of consistency

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

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From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

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

From this reading Agellius is busily employed upon his farm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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From this reading JUCUNDUS BAITS HIS TRAP.

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From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

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

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

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From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

and nothing more

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

by chance

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

as yourself

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

of or relating to or typical of a proconsul

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

professing to be qualified

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

express in words

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

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

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

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

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading JUCUNDUS BAITS HIS TRAP.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Agellius is busily employed upon his farm.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

resistant to guidance or discipline

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

during the time that

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.

which person or people

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It is doubtless very strange to the reader how any one who professed himself a Christian in good earnest should be open to the imputation of resting his hopes and his heart in the tents of paganism; but we do not see why Agellius has not quite as much right to be inconsistent in one way as Christians of the present time in another, and perhaps he has more to say for himself than they.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading And he does so, not only from a sense of duty, but the more assiduously, because he finds in constant employment a protection against himself, against idle thoughts, wayward wishes, discontent, and despondency.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While the enemies of his faith are laying their toils for him and his brethren in the imperial city, in the proconsular _officium_, and in the municipal curia,—while Jucundus is scheming against him personally in another way and with other intentions,—the unconscious object of these machinations is busy about his master’s crops, housing the corn in caves or pits, distilling the roses, irrigating the _khennah_, and training and sheltering the vines.