Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

of or related to an amphitheater

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

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

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading 'What fine animals!' said Clodius to Glaucus: 'worthy to be gladiators!'

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

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

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From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

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

From this reading 'What fine animals!' said Clodius to Glaucus: 'worthy to be gladiators!'

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

dearly loved

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

plural of “dispenser” — a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading 'What fine animals!' said Clodius to Glaucus: 'worthy to be gladiators!'

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

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

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

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

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

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

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

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

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

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

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

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

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

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

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

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

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

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

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

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

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

used to form the superlative

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GLAUCUS MAKES A PURCHASE THAT AFTERWARDS COSTS HIM DEAR.

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

From this reading 'HOLLA, my brave fellows!' said Lepidus, stooping his head as he entered the low doorway of the house of Burbo.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

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

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

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

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'What fine animals!' said Clodius to Glaucus: 'worthy to be gladiators!'

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

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

belonging to which person

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading 'What fine animals!' said Clodius to Glaucus: 'worthy to be gladiators!'

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'We have come to see which of you most honors your lanista.'

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The gladiators rose from the table in respect to three gallants known to be among the gayest and richest youths of Pompeii, and whose voices were therefore the dispensers of amphitheatrical reputation.