used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
abhorverbUS /æbˈhɔːr/
find repugnant
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! that is a matter which troubles me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
for the reason that
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
wanted intensely
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
give expression to
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
the organ of sight
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
Gaiusnoun
Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
idolatrynounUS /aɪˈdɑːlətri/
the worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah! that is a matter which troubles me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
Jovinian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Ah! that is a matter which troubles me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
the force of workers available
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
Identical; not different.
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah! that is a matter which troubles me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading "Ah! that is a matter which troubles me.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading As he gazed steadily at the countenance of Gaius, he thought that he detected a twinkle in his eye which much belied his assertion.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
(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 Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Ah! that is a matter which troubles me.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I am thankful I did not succeed," exclaimed Gaius, in the same tone as before; "I have seen that the system of idolatry is rotten, since the emperor and other good men have deserted it; and I wish to be instructed in the doctrines of the faith you hold."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jovinian was struck, as he well might be, with astonishment at hearing this, although he did not express his feelings.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I escaped from you, my uncle, because you desired me to embrace a faith I abhor; and although I have now been brought back, I shall be still, I trust, withheld from following your counsels."
