used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
BABESnounUS /beɪbz/
plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
for the reason that
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
Callipodius
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From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
cordwainer
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From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
a small house with a single story
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
a social unit living together
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
garlicnounUS /ˈɡɑːrlɪk/
bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
Nemausus
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From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
not any; not one
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
Perpetua
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From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading He was uneasy because Callipodius did not return, and he obtained no tidings concerning Perpetua.
UNTOprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He walked by the side of the flooded tract of land, noticed that the water was falling, and looked, at every turn he took, in the direction of Nemausus, expecting the arrival of his client, but always in vain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The image of this maiden, with a face of transparent purity, out of which shone the radiance of a beautiful soul, haunted his imagination and fluttered his heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The house was clean, and the good woman was able to cook him a meal not drowned in oil nor rank with garlic.
Æmilius
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From this reading “REVEALED UNTO BABES” On account of the death in the family of the timber merchant, Æmilius left the house and took a room and engaged attendance in the cottage of a cordwainer a little way off.
