used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
Coecus
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From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
Coelia
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From this reading Such was the doom pronounced on Coelia.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading Such was the doom pronounced on Coelia.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
Fausta
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From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
fellow-creatures
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From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
idolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/
the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
MaximanounUS /ˈmæksəmə/
plural of “maximum” — the largest possible quantity
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such was the doom pronounced on Coelia.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
pontiffnounUS /ˈpɑːntəf/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Such was the doom pronounced on Coelia.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
scathed
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From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the doom pronounced on Coelia.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading But her heart had become hardened and scathed; not a grain of sympathy for her fellow-creatures remained in her bosom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such was the doom pronounced on Coelia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
unfalteringadjective
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
vestaladjectiveUS /ˈvestəl/
of or relating to Vesta
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
Vestalis
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From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the doom pronounced on Coelia.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
(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 Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not an expression of pity escaped the lips of the old vestal, although she knew as well as Coecus that Coelia was innocent of the graver crime of which she was charged.
which person or people
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She heard it unmoved, and walked with unfaltering steps between two of the officers of the pontiff, to be delivered back to Fausta, the Vestalis Maxima, who was in waiting to receive her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She believed she was acting in a way pleasing to the goddess she served; and she would have been ready to sacrifice her nearest relatives, if by so doing she would have advanced the cause of idolatry.
