Chapter XVI

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

put or send forth

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

placed crosswise

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

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From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

put on clothes

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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 When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

plural of “grasshopper” — terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

plural of “harp” — a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

the state of being honored

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

a social unit living together

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil)

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

-ing form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

(facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

and nothing more

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

(used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

plural of “radish” — pungent fleshy edible root

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The first course consisted of some remarkably strange dishes, but the guests reserved their appetite, or provoked it with pickled radishes, fried grasshoppers, and similar cattle.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

having a variety of colors

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

plural of “vestment” — gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

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

From this reading Siba’s banquet began to the sound of a hydraulic organ, which, however, was only in place of our dinner-bell.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

at the time that

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

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

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

during the time that

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

which person or people

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading When the lime-wood tables were duly covered and flowered, the guests took their places to the sound of flutes and harps, and said a sort of _grace_, by invoking Jupiter; while a modest libation of wine was cast on the floor in honour of the household gods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the description of the supper given by Siba to celebrate the return of Nero to Rome, we find that the slaves, when they took off the sandals of the guests, supplied them with others of a lighter description, which were fastened by crossed ribands.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading Those who did not come in “dress,” were furnished with variegated woollen vestments to cover their togas.