Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

(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 As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

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From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

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

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

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

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

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

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

carefully weighed

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

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

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

at any time

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

brought together in one place

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

usually; as a rule

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

a female deity

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

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

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

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

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

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

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

a social unit living together

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

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

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

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

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

a safe place

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

the act of searching for something

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

the quality of being significant

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

one praying humbly for something

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading If a suppliant was seeking protection from any danger, it was to a man's hearth that he came as a sure place of refuge.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

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

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

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

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

(Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

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

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

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

From this reading The Vestals Vesta was the oldest child of Saturn and Rhea, and was the goddess of the family hearth.

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

From this reading The hearth in ancient days had a much greater significance than in modern times, for it was the center of the household, around which the family gathered for their common meal and common worship.

which person or people

From this reading On the hearth, as an altar-fire, the head of the household offered prayers and sacrifices; and it made a bond of union so generally recognized that he who partook of food there, or who shared in the family worship, could ever afterward lay claim to the master's hospitality.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading As the hearth was the basis of all domestic ties, Vesta was considered the guardian of family happiness, and her worship was an essential part of the family life.