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16
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18
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19
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From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
20
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From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
21
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From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
22
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From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
25
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From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
29
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From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
30
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From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
300
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318
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32
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33
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335
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34
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37
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From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
38
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From this reading Krishna in his Palanquin 38 Capital in the Autun Cathedral 41 Capitals in the Strasburg Cathedral, A.D.
41
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ActornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
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AEneasnounUS /ˈæniəs/
a mythical Greek warrior who was a leader on the Trojan side of the Trojan War; hero of the Aeneid
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
Alcmena
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
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AmethystnounUS /ˈæmɪθɪst/
a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
AntiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
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ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
AttendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
Autun
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From this reading Krishna in his Palanquin 38 Capital in the Autun Cathedral 41 Capitals in the Strasburg Cathedral, A.D.
BasinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
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warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
BurlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Krishna in his Palanquin 38 Capital in the Autun Cathedral 41 Capitals in the Strasburg Cathedral, A.D.
CapitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Krishna in his Palanquin 38 Capital in the Autun Cathedral 41 Capitals in the Strasburg Cathedral, A.D.
CaricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
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CarousenounUS /kərˈaʊz/
revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Krishna in his Palanquin 38 Capital in the Autun Cathedral 41 Capitals in the Strasburg Cathedral, A.D.
ChalknounUS /tʃɔːk/
A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
ChariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
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relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
ComicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
CondemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Krishna in his Palanquin 38 Capital in the Autun Cathedral 41 Capitals in the Strasburg Cathedral, A.D.
DesignsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
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an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
having the power of driving or impelling
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EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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GeesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
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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 Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
GrasshoppernounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpər/
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
Hindoonoun
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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INDEXnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
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JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
Jupiter'snounUS /ˈdʒuːpətərz/
possessive form of “jupiter” — the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
KrishnanounUS /ˈkrɪʃnə/
8th and most important avatar of Vishnu; incarnated as a handsome young man playing a flute
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
Krishna's
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From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
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happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
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give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Early American Caricature 300 Later American Caricature 318 INDEX 335 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
MasksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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OraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
Palanquinnoun
a closed litter carried on the shoulders of four bearers
From this reading Krishna in his Palanquin 38 Capital in the Autun Cathedral 41 Capitals in the Strasburg Cathedral, A.D.
Pigmies
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From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
PigmynounUS /ˈpɪɡmi/
an unusually small individual
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Pompeiinoun
ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
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The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
Pugilists
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From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
Silenusnoun
any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs)
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
Strasburg
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From this reading Krishna in his Palanquin 38 Capital in the Autun Cathedral 41 Capitals in the Strasburg Cathedral, A.D.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
TragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
TravelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Greek Caricature of the Oracle of Apollo 30 An Egyptian Caricature 32 A Condemned Soul, Egyptian Caricature 33 Egyptian Servants conveying Home their Masters from a Carouse 33 Too Late with the Basin 34 The Hindoo God Krishna on his Travels 37 Krishna's Attendants assuming the Form of a Bird 37
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29
VasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
in the company of; together with
From this reading Page Pigmy Pugilists, from Pompeii 15 Chalk Drawing by Roman Soldier in Pompeii 15 Chalk Caricature on a Wall in Pompeii 16 Battle between Pigmies and Geese 17 A Pigmy Scene--from Pompeii 18 Vases with Pigmy Designs 19 A Grasshopper driving a Chariot 19 From an Antique Amethyst 19
WooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading Flight of AEneas from Troy 20 Caricature of the Flight of AEneas 20 From a Red Jasper 21 Roman Masks, Comic and Tragic 22 Roman Comic Actor, masked for Silenus 22 Roman Wall Caricature of a Christian 25 Burlesque of Jupiter's Wooing of Princess Alcmena 29