used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY A RAZOR.
speak to
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This the sequel could alone disclose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days passed, and Domitia remained undisturbed.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
move towards
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY A RAZOR.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
Cæsar
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From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days passed, and Domitia remained undisturbed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading This the sequel could alone disclose.
Domitia
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From this reading Two days passed, and Domitia remained undisturbed.
Domitiannoun
Emperor of Rome; son of Vespasian who succeeded his brother Titus; instigated a reign of terror and was assassinated as a tyrant (51-96)
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
ignobleadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnoʊbəl/
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
not any; not one
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two days passed, and Domitia remained undisturbed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
RAZORnounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading BY A RAZOR.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Two days passed, and Domitia remained undisturbed.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
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 No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading This the sequel could alone disclose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
that is looked for
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
carry out
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This the sequel could alone disclose.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No tidings reached her from Rome, but to her great relief the Cæsar Domitian did not appear.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days passed, and Domitia remained undisturbed.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Two days passed, and Domitia remained undisturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
at the time that
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That a meeting with him must take place, she was aware, but in what manner he would address her, that she could not guess; whether he would take occasion to exhibit ignoble revenge for her treatment of him on the night when he sought refuge in her house, or whether he would approach her as a lover.
