Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

present in great quantity

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

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

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

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

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

fighting with the fists

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

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From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

plural of “chest” — the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

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From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

the coloring of a person's face

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

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

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

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

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

plural of “foil” — a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

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

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

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

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

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

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

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

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

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

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

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

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

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 He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

blemished by injury or rough wear

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

many times at short intervals

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

above and across; more than

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

relating to or being a palace

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

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From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

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From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

Identical; not different.

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

in like or similar manner

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

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

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

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

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

emotionally upset

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

the act of using

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

precisely as stated

From this reading He himself was a sort of artistic caricature of his father, being very like him in height, build, features and complexion, with similarly abundant hair and beard falling over his shoulders and bosom in long ringlets.

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

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

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

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Commodus could never wholly free himself from his absorbing passion for athletic sports.

in the company of; together with

From this reading COMMODUS received Brinnaria in the same palatial room in which she had so often conferred with his father.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading On one of the great chests lay a pair of boxing gloves, on another a quiver of arrows and two unstrung bows, on a third a bridle; a fourth was open and from it protruded a sheaf of those wooden swords which the Romans used for fencing-practice as we use foils.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The majestic impression of the magnificent hall was, however, marred by the evidence of the young Emperor’s chief interests.