used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
Afranius
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From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
how long something has existed
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
equally
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
Cneius
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From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
commissatio
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From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was dark.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
Domitian's
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From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dark.
and nothing more
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
the force of workers available
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
not any; not one
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
not one, and not any
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
suspiciousnessnoun
being of a suspicious nature
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the dining-room of Cneius Afranius a small party had just risen from table.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
time-honoredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading Six guests had shared the modest meal--men differing in age and position, but agreed in feeling, unanimous in their hatred of the imperial reign of terror, and alike in courage and strength of character.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the meal none but commonplace topics were discussed, convinced as Afranius was of the fidelity of his slaves; under Domitian’s rule, suspiciousness had risen to the dignity of a virtue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the _commissatio_--the friendly cup which, in accordance with time-honored custom, closed the meal--lent no impetus to the conversation.
