Chapter VII

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From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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

From this reading A PRETENDER’S DIFFICULTIES.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

later than; following

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

in an alarming manner

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

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

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

cover from sight

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

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

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

make up

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

plural of “collector” — a person who collects things

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire; in 330 he moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople (280-337)

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading A PRETENDER’S DIFFICULTIES.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

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

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

divisible by two

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

set up or found

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

highest in quality

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

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

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

plural of “hoard” — a secret store of valuables or money

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

of great significance or value

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

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

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

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 All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

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

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

plural of “loan” — the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

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

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

and nothing more

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

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

From this reading A PRETENDER’S DIFFICULTIES.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

not in physical motion

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

carry out

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

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

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

precisely as stated

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

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

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

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

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading All that had any coin left were beginning to bury it,(24) and though the collectors of taxes, or loans, or gifts, or whatever else the frequent requisition of money might be called, had ingenious ways of discovering or making their owners give up these hoards, it was quite evident that very little more could be got out of Britain.

in or at the place that

From this reading Our story must now go back a little, and take up the course of events at the camp, where the look of affairs was not promising.

which person or people

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The military chest meanwhile was becoming alarmingly empty, and though money was still found somehow for the larger camps, some of the less important garrisons had been left for months with almost nothing in the way of pay.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading The donative promised by Constantine on the day of his election had been paid, but this had been done only after the greatest exertions in wringing money out of unlucky traders, farmers, and even peasants, who had been already squeezed almost dry.