Chapter XXI

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

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

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

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

(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 They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

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

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

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

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

stick to firmly

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

fearless and daring

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

goods or money obtained illegally

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

a person who is in charge

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

deem to be

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

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From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

divisible by two

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

plural of “gladiator” — (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

coins made of gold

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

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

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

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From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

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

From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

without doubting or questioning

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

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

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

impossible of undergoing division

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

go against, as of rules and laws

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

a woman who is a Jew

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

without law or control

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

engage in

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

having the nature of or resulting from malice

From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

be obedient to

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

in other respects or ways

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

be standing; be upright

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

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From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

carry out

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

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

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore it was that Hirpinus felt his heart sink at Euchenor’s malicious observation.

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

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

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

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

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

From this reading THE RULES OF THE FAMILY The Jewess had indeed but escaped one danger to fall into another.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

in complete agreement

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

up to a particular time

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

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

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

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

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

at the time that

From this reading When a band of gladiators had been mustered, and told off for a particular service, it was their custom to bind themselves by oath, as forming one body, unanimous and indivisible, until that service was completed.

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

From this reading Bold and lawless as were these professional swordsmen, they acknowledged certain rules of their own, which they were never known to infringe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They swore to stand by each other to the death, to obey their chief implicitly, and to take orders from him alone—to make common cause with their fellows, in defiance of all personal feelings of interest or danger, even to the cheerful sacrifice of life itself; and to consider all booty of arms, gold, jewels, captives, or otherwise, however obtained, as the property of the band; subject to its disposal, according to the established code of their profession.