(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 This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NERO AND SIMON.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
buysnounUS /baɪz/
plural of “buy” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading The crafty sorcerer buys his way with the necessary promises.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
counselsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The crafty sorcerer buys his way with the necessary promises.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
disdainfuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Nero flouts Simon with disdainful irony and sarcasm, which excites the sorcerer's resentment.
dissembles
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From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
Drusilla
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From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
empressnounUS /ˈempres/
a woman emperor or the wife of an emperor
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Nero flouts Simon with disdainful irony and sarcasm, which excites the sorcerer's resentment.
promote over another
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
floutsverbUS /flaʊts/
third-person singular of “flout” — treat with contemptuous disregard
From this reading Nero flouts Simon with disdainful irony and sarcasm, which excites the sorcerer's resentment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
grantsnounUS /ɡrænts/
plural of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The crafty sorcerer buys his way with the necessary promises.
how
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From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Nero flouts Simon with disdainful irony and sarcasm, which excites the sorcerer's resentment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
absolutely essential
From this reading The crafty sorcerer buys his way with the necessary promises.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
NEROnounUS /ˈnɪroʊ/
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 NERO AND SIMON.
Octavia
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From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
and nothing more
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
Poppæa
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From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The crafty sorcerer buys his way with the necessary promises.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Nero flouts Simon with disdainful irony and sarcasm, which excites the sorcerer's resentment.
relieve from
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading Nero flouts Simon with disdainful irony and sarcasm, which excites the sorcerer's resentment.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
SIMONnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading NERO AND SIMON.
sorcerernounUS /ˈsɔːr.sər.ər/
A person who claims or is believed to have magical powers; a wizard of dark enchantments.
From this reading The crafty sorcerer buys his way with the necessary promises.
sorcerer's
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From this reading Nero flouts Simon with disdainful irony and sarcasm, which excites the sorcerer's resentment.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
supplantverbUS /səˈplænt/
take the place or move into the position of
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
unfaithfuladjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪθfəl/
not true to duty or obligation or promises
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The crafty sorcerer buys his way with the necessary promises.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nero flouts Simon with disdainful irony and sarcasm, which excites the sorcerer's resentment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
which person or people
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The crafty sorcerer buys his way with the necessary promises.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Simon, sent by Drusilla to the emperor, finds it impossible to reach the imperial presence without help from Poppæa, who grants him her favor only on condition that he will serve her wish at need.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This feeling he dissembles, while he counsels the unfaithful imperial husband how to rid himself of his young empress Octavia--the sorcerer being all the time in doubt whether it is with Drusilla or with Poppæa that the emperor, who speaks darkly, would supplant her.
