Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

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

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

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From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

the act of constructing something

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

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

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

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From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

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

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

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

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was past midnight.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

set afire or burning

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was past midnight.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

on one occasion

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was past midnight.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

a safe place

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

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

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

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

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

make square

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

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

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

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

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime

From this reading On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

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 On each side, close to the wall, a natural ledge of tufa served for seats.

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

From this reading It was past midnight.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The Christians of the Subura had once more assembled in the quarry between the Appian and the Labicanian Ways.

in or at the place that

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

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

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

which person or people

From this reading Among them stood Quintus, who had joined the congregation to-day for the first time.

belonging to which person

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The subterranean hall--not the small square vault where Eurymachus had taken refuge, but a large oval space, whose natural roof was here and there supported by pillars of artificial construction--was lighted by a lamp with five arms, which hung from the smoke-blackened vault.