used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
Capitoline
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From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
give a description of
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
enjoyablenessnoun
pleasantness resulting from something that can be enjoyed
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of lovers she had no lack.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Of lovers she had no lack.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Of lovers she had no lack.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
not any; not one
From this reading Of lovers she had no lack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
Plautia
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From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of lovers she had no lack.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
spendthriftnounUS /ˈspendθrɪft/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
squanderedadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːndərd/
not used to good advantage
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not far from the shadow of the Capitoline, and nigh the Forum of Caesar, Plautia dwelt in a small, but handsome mansion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
voluptuousadjectiveUS /vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have already attempted to describe the attractions of her brilliant, though voluptuous, style of beauty.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her entertainments were not very frequent, but, nevertheless, were famous amongst a certain set for their enjoyableness, which was due, not alone to the exquisite fare provided, but more to the tact of the hostess in selecting her guests.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her wealth, although not as great as that squandered by her spendthrift brother, was yet ample, and in her hands better controlled.
