Chapter XIV

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From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

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

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

anew

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

given as a task

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

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

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

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

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

travel across or pass over

From this reading THE CROSS.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

divisible by two

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

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From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

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From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

in a gay manner

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

obtain

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

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

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

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

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

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

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

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From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

a gay feeling

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

greatly increased as by multiplication

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

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

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

any competition

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

in the recent past

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

recurring again and again

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

having a supporting base

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

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

From this reading THE CROSS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

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

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

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From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

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

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

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

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

which person or people

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

belonging to which person

From this reading But two were standing a little apart before a statue which had been placed recently by the side of Flavia Mamilia, who was the most famous of the order, and whose statues are multiplied and the descriptions of her graces and gifts repeated again and again.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The want of sunshine which was so much felt in the winter, was a gain now that the fierce glare of August lay upon the streets of the city, and beat upon the images of the gods and façades of the temples like a furnace.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Vestals were chatting gaily with each other about the grand chariot race for which they had seats allotted to them.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The atrium of the Vestals was full of life, and even merriment, one bright morning of late summer, in this same year of 333.