Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

of or relating to or containing basalt

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

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

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.

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From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

subject to limits or subjected to limits

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

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From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

a long stretch of open level ground (paved or grassy) for walking beside the seashore

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

a wide scope

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

a social unit living together

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.

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From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.

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From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

a very steep cliff

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.

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From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

a marginal note written by a scholiast (a commentator on ancient or classical literature)

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The temple on the north, occupying the esplanade of the second foræ, was the counterpart of the southern in architectural design.

past form of “terrace” — provide (a house) with a terrace

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

directed up

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading But its site was more commanding, embracing in the view obtained from the parapet walk, the latifundium, the grove of the temple beyond the cinctus gate, and the river expanse in the Bœotian vale below.

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

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

at the time that

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

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

From this reading On the south the terraced road could be traced in its upward windings to the brink of the basaltic cliff.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the family of the prætor called in the morning to escort us to the scholia puellulitas, Correliana received the attentions of M. Hollydorf with marked pleasure; indeed, the happiness of the prætor and her mother was so joyfully exultant, that it attracted the attention of the Kyronese as well as our own.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading To the north the view was in like manner circumscribed by the precipice and its outjutting flank of wooded hills.