used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
beetlenounUS /ˈbiːtəl/
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
browed
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From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
Damasippus
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From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
dependants
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From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
ExclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
set up or found
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
freedmen
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From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
Julius
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From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
leerverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
LEGIONSnounUS /ˈliːdʒənz/
plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
levée
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From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
the force of workers available
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
Oarses
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From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
other's
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From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
Placidus
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From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
make square
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
TRIBUNEnounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A TRIBUNE OF THE LEGIONS Under the porch of one of the most luxurious houses in Rome, two men jostled in the dubious light of early morning.
villainousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪlənəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading Damasippus was a short, square, beetle‐browed man, with a villainous leer; Oarses, a pale, sedate, and somewhat precise personage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Exclamations of impatience were succeeded by a mutual recognition, and a hearty laugh, as Damasippus and Oarses, freedmen and staunch clients of Julius Placidus, recognised each other’s eagerness to pay court to their joint patron.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet they found the great hall filling already with a bustling crowd of friends, retainers, clients, and dependants.
but in spite of that
From this reading They had risen from their beds while it was yet dark, and hurried hither in order to be the first to salute the tribune at his morning levée.
