Chapter III

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

having companions or an escort

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

(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 And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

plural of “banquet” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

of or relating to baptism

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

on the far side of; further than

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading All this was confidently and cautiously whispered, and discreetly intrusted to a chosen few.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

in a cheerful manner

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading All this was confidently and cautiously whispered, and discreetly intrusted to a chosen few.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

past form of “comport” — behave well or properly

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading All this was confidently and cautiously whispered, and discreetly intrusted to a chosen few.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

at this time or period; now

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading All this was confidently and cautiously whispered, and discreetly intrusted to a chosen few.

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

divisible by two

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

an association of people who share common beliefs or activities

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading All this was confidently and cautiously whispered, and discreetly intrusted to a chosen few.

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

an established custom

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

the state of being honored

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading All this was confidently and cautiously whispered, and discreetly intrusted to a chosen few.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

past form of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

Roman general famous for self-indulgence and giving lavish banquets (circa 110-57 BC)

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

a large wine bottle for liquor or wine

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

used to form the superlative

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

an old word for “no”

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

impressive in appearance

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

capable of happening or existing

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

a hearty draft

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

past form of “renovate” — restore to a previous or better condition

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

in a wise manner

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

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From this reading SALLUST.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

term of address for a man

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

relating to human society and its members

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

truth or reality

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

not in physical motion

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

give testimony in a court of law

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading All this was confidently and cautiously whispered, and discreetly intrusted to a chosen few.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

a resident of Tuscany

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

not limited or restricted

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

in truth; certainly

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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From this reading Hæc mulier, genere atque forma, preterea viro atque liberis, satis fortunata fuit: litteris Græcis et Latinis docta, * * * * prorsus multæ facetiæ multusque lepos inerat.

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

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

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

during the time that

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading All this was confidently and cautiously whispered, and discreetly intrusted to a chosen few.

which person or people

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And it has been currently reported that his actions sagely comported, _pari passu_, with his asseverations, that he "suited the action to the word," and did most ample, nay summary justice, to testify beyond all possible contradiction how highly his palate lauded the excellence of the entertainment!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The noble guests sat long and cheerfully to celebrate with due honour the baptismal day; while potations of claret, liberally flowing, and constantly renovated from _magnum_ bottles, according to the approved custom and social fellowship and habit of the times, were deep and frequent.[12] The splendid supper which followed the sumptuous dinner was accompanied with the unqualified commendations of Sir Patricius, who insisted "that it even excelled the Roman banquets of Lucullus or Apicius; and was in sooth so luxurious, that, verily, his old friend Flaccus would have called it a _dubia coena_; and although they had neither the juice of the Tuscan nor Falernian grape, they had still nobler potations to quaff!"