Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "It is well that we are already here."

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

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

From this reading "It is well that we are already here."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But Fulvius did not come back that night.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Fulvius did not come back that night.

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But Fulvius did not come back that night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading "He is using despatch," said Crispus.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But Fulvius did not come back that night.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Fulvius did not come back that night.

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "It is well that we are already here."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

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

From this reading "He is using despatch," said Crispus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the house of the Judge.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It was the house of the Judge.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But Fulvius did not come back that night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Fulvius did not come back that night.

being perceived or observed

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "He is using despatch," said Crispus.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Fulvius did not come back that night.

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading "He is using despatch," said Crispus.

by way of; passing through

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

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

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It is well that we are already here."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "It is well that we are already here."

at the time that

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

which person or people

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.

ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)

From this reading When he and Crispus had passed through the Porta Vindelica, and had turned into the Via Augustana, in which stood the church of Saint Peter and the little house of the priest, they noticed Zeno, who was knocking at the door of a magnificent building at the other end of the street.