Chapter XXX

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

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

feel admiration for

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

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

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

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

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

surrounded by hostile forces

From this reading The old man was resolved not to betray, in his own person, the straits of the besieged.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading The old man was resolved not to betray, in his own person, the straits of the besieged.

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

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

plural of “craving” — an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

divisible by two

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

the organ of sight

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

an acute insufficiency

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

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

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

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

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

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

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

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

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

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 It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old man was resolved not to betray, in his own person, the straits of the besieged.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

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

From this reading The old man was resolved not to betray, in his own person, the straits of the besieged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The old man was resolved not to betray, in his own person, the straits of the besieged.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

a human being

From this reading The old man was resolved not to betray, in his own person, the straits of the besieged.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

determined

From this reading The old man was resolved not to betray, in his own person, the straits of the besieged.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

held in check with difficulty

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading The old man was resolved not to betray, in his own person, the straits of the besieged.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

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

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

information about recent and important events

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

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

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.

not necessarily inaudible but not heard

From this reading It was long since a full meal had been spread even on Eleazar’s table; and the sufferings from famine of the poorer classes in Jerusalem had reached a pitch unheard‐of in the history of nations.

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

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

at the time that

From this reading GLAD TIDINGS [Initial T] The eye of Calchas did indeed brighten, and his colour went and came when food was placed before him in the Roman general’s tent.

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

From this reading Licinius could not but admire the self‐control with which his guest partook of his hospitality.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with a strong effort that he controlled and stifled the cravings of hunger, never so painful as when the body has been brought down by slow degrees to exist on the smallest possible quantity of nourishment.