Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

in addition

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

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

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

gotten under control

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

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

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

free from traditional social restraints

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

an association of criminals

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

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

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

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

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

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

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

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

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

a social unit living together

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

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From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

go away from a place

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

engage in

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

the force of workers available

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

information about recent and important events

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

not any; not one

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

above and across; more than

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

a regular customer

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

carry out

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

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

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

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

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

in an unwilling manner

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

precisely as stated

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

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

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

at the time that

From this reading Therefore, in the early hours of the morning, when Severus went out to reconnoitre and to take possession of the bridge over the Ivarus, Zeno sent out, under the protection of this troop, his slave-master, himself an emancipated slave, with a gang of armed men, to bring in from the houses which lay, at all events, on this side of the river, the most valuable effects.

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

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

which person or people

From this reading He owned many estates outside the gates, managed by slaves and slave-women, who might take this opportunity, as the oppressed often do in such cases, to run away to the barbarians, and with them make good their escape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.

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

From this reading There were also herds of cattle, sheep, and swine, which he would very unwillingly have bestowed on the robbers.

but in spite of that

From this reading Although he was no patron of art, and was too prudent to leave treasures outside the fortress, yet his villas contained much valuable furniture and other household goods.

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

From this reading With less cheerfulness than the Tribune, had his confederate Zeno received the news of the appearance of the Germans before the town.