used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
Afer
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From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
react verbally
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
exhale hard
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
Cestus
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From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
without deviation
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
Domitius
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From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
Fabricius
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From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
for more time
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
Maximus
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From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
the light of the Moon
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
moonlitadjectiveUS /ˈmuːnlɪt/
lighted by moonlight
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
go across or through
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
relieve from
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
that is looked for
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But it was fated that a house door hard by should open, not long after the knight had disappeared, to allow a man to pass out into the silent street.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He was, therefore, directly across the very narrow sidewalk; and, the gloom of the shadow of the wall being intensified by reason of the bright moonlight adjacent, the individual we have mentioned did not perceive the body in his hurry, until he was made aware of its presence by falling over it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading The luckless Cestus was, as described, lying in the shadow of the wall, whither his patron had dragged him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The blow, with which Domitius Afer sought to rid himself of his troublesome client, nigh the huge moonlit pile of the Circus Maximus, on the night of the attempted assassination of Fabricius, was not lacking in force, but was a trifle out of direction to prove fatal.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the stricken man lain without attention, much longer than he did, it would have been sufficient to answer the end that Afer had in view.
