used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
Antonia
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From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You seemed to stand by my side as I gazed upon it.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
being joined in close association
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
cubits
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From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
dearly loved
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
eaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
edifices
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From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
EthiopiannounUS /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiən/
a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading You seemed to stand by my side as I gazed upon it.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
being perceived or observed
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
on one occasion
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
Onia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
and nothing more
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading You seemed to stand by my side as I gazed upon it.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
be standing; be upright
From this reading You seemed to stand by my side as I gazed upon it.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
treasure-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seemed to frown sternly upon the Temple; and upon its battlements glittered, at intervals, numerous Roman eagles.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
at the time that
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My Dear Father: This morning, as I was coming from the Temple, I noticed a vast pile of edifices crowning the opposite rock, which I was told was the Tower of Antonia.
a Caucasian
From this reading The insolence and power of the Roman garrison have made the beautiful walk about the base of the tower almost deserted; but of this I was not aware; and, attended only by my Ethiopian slave, Onia, I lingered to admire the splendor of the cloister once surrounding the treasure-house of the Temple, with its terraces supported by white marble pillars, fifteen cubits high, when two Roman soldiers approached.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had so often heard you relate historical events connected with this celebrated castle, that I regarded it with peculiar interest.
