Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This is the account given by his Spanish biographer.

later than; following

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

giving confidence

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

someone who writes an account of a person's life

From this reading This is the account given by his Spanish biographer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

a period of 100 years

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading Two days later he had the fragment ready to prove his contention.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days later he had the fragment ready to prove his contention.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

freed from any question of guilt

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

set up or found

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

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

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading This is the account given by his Spanish biographer.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

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

From this reading Two days later he had the fragment ready to prove his contention.

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

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Two days later he had the fragment ready to prove his contention.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

a manuscript (usually written on papyrus or parchment) on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

Roman satirist (died in 66)

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Two days later he had the fragment ready to prove his contention.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Two days later he had the fragment ready to prove his contention.

past form of “reprimand” — rebuke formally

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading This is the account given by his Spanish biographer.

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

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is the account given by his Spanish biographer.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading A close examination revealed the fact that it was a palimpsest which, after treatment, permitted the restoration of this fragment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two days later he had the fragment ready to prove his contention.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

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

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading There is another story to the effect that he had been reprimanded by Moreau for having written a loose song and that he exculpated himself by assuring the general that it was but a new fragment of Petronius which he had translated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading In his preface, dedicated to the Army of the Rhine, he states that he found the fragment in a manuscript of the work of St. Gennadius on the Duties of Priests, probably of the XI Century.