Chapter III

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

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

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From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

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

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

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

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

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

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart)

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

pressed tightly together

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

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From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

of or relating to or composed of knights

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

intense or sharp

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

an exorbitant charge

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

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From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

assemble or get together

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

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

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

excessively quick

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

evoking or deserving hatred

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

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

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

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

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

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

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

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From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

not to be dispensed with; essential

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

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

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

go sour or spoil

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

a step in walking or running

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

a quantity of money

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

the rays of the sun

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading His house, though small, was incontestably ruled by a master possessing the somewhat rare quality of exquisite taste.

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

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

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

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

under normal conditions

From this reading Then he turned and bade his slaves prepare to accompany him to the bath, which was an indispensable daily luxury to a Roman, and usually indulged in previous to the dinner hour.

having passed out of existence

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

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

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

(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 From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

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

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

during the time that

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the centre of his atrium Afer watched his well‐furnished client retreat down the passage or lobby which led to the street, and marked, with a sour smile, the hasty stride, or almost leap, with which he vanished out of the sunlight which filled the porch.

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

From this reading Though not what Rome would call a wealthy man, T. Domitius Afer was of sufficient means, and from his connection with Fabricius, we may gather, of sufficient right of birth, to rank him among the equestrian order.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading He stood a while with lips compressed, as, with a heart aching with wrath and mortification, he pondered on what had passed, on the sum of money he was lacking, and the hateful manner of its extortion.