Chapter XXIII

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From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

how long something has existed

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

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

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal)

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading VINCENTIO ET FRAVITO.

a young female

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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 [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

in a subordinate position

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Otherwise, the more tender her age, the less wonderful her state of maidenhood.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Otherwise, the more tender her age, the less wonderful her state of maidenhood.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading Otherwise, the more tender her age, the less wonderful her state of maidenhood.

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

From this reading Otherwise, the more tender her age, the less wonderful her state of maidenhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

and nothing more

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise, the more tender her age, the less wonderful her state of maidenhood.

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

professing to be qualified

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

established beyond doubt

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Otherwise, the more tender her age, the less wonderful her state of maidenhood.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Otherwise, the more tender her age, the less wonderful her state of maidenhood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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

From this reading THE VIRGINS.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

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From this reading VINCENTIO ET FRAVITO.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the condition or quality of being a virgin

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex

From this reading THE VIRGINS.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo

From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

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

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

at the time that

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

which person or people

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

in the company of; together with

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Otherwise, the more tender her age, the less wonderful her state of maidenhood.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

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From this reading PRIE IVN PAVSA BET PRAETIOSA ANNORVM PVLLA VIRGO XII TANTVM ANCILLA DEI ET [=XPI] FL.

a late time of life

From this reading [=VC] · CONSS.[132] If the learned Thomassinus had known this lately-discovered inscription, when he proved with such abundance of learning, that virginity could be professed in the early Church, at the age of twelve, he would certainly have quoted it.[133] For can we doubt that “the girl who was a virgin of _only_ twelve years old, a handmaid of God and Christ,” was such by consecration to God?