used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
Callipodius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
eclipsedverbUS /ɪˈklɪpst/
past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
effulgencenoun
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
Nemausus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
puntingnoun
(football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
at the time that
From this reading But there are seasons when the sun is eclipsed or obscured, and such is this with thee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Surely thou dost not contemplate a return to Nemausus to risk thy life without being in any way able to assist the damsel.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading They rested on their poles, awaiting further instructions, and the impetus given to the raft carried it among some yellow flags and rushes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Callipodius said: “I mostly admire the splendor of your intellect, that shines forth with solar effulgence.
Æmilius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PASSAGE INTO LIFE Æmilius had sprung to his feet and called to the men to cease punting.
