Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

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From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

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

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

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

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

for the reason that

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

appropriate to

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

approval

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

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

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

any federal law-enforcement officer

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

set up or found

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

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

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

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 These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

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

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

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

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

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

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

plural of “latin” — any dialect of the language of ancient Rome

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

the literary culture

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

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

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

(Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

(Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

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

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

express in words

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

an educational institution

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

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

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

not in physical motion

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

English poet and courtier (1609-1642)

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

a herder or swine

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

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

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

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

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

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

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

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

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

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

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

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

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

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

From this reading Which things, as much as any, gave credit to what the mother of the children said, that their father was the god Mars.

during the time that

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

which person or people

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Meantime Faustulus, Amulius's swineherd, brought up the children without any man's knowledge; or, as those say who wish to keep closer to probabilities, with the knowledge and secret assistance of Numitor; for it is said, they went to school at Gabii, and were well instructed in letters, and other accomplishments befitting their birth.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading And they were called Romulus and Remus (from "ruma", the dug), because they were found suckling the wolf.

bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects

From this reading While the infants lay here, history tells us, a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker constantly fed and watched them.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading These creatures are esteemed holy to the god Mars; the woodpecker the Latins still especially worship and honor.