65
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From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
66
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From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
cateredverbUS /ˈkeɪtərd/
past form of “cater” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
a person who is in charge
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
city'snounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
possessive form of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
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 His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
Mummius
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From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
as might be expected
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
Polybius
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From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
quartered
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From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
quæstor
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From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
redeemingadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
SabinenounUS /səˈbiːn/
a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
SLAVE-DEALER
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From this reading THE SLAVE-DEALER.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SLAVE-DEALER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
the act of using
From this reading "The consul," he said, "has commissioned me to use forty talents of silver[66] in redeeming slaves.
warenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
in or at the place that
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
which person or people
From this reading The repast ended, the quæstor, who had been one of the guests, explained to Polybius what Mummius had instructed him to do.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His cook knew his tastes, which were those of the Sabine farming folk from whom he came, and catered for him accordingly; but the furnishing of the table was naturally that of the place where he was quartered, the official residence of the chief magistrate of Corinth, and this was filled with the finest specimens of the city's famous ware.[65]
in the company of; together with
From this reading The entertainment which the consul provided for his guests was of the simplest and most frugal kind, in curious contrast with the costly plate on which it was served.
