Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

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

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

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

From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

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From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

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From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

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

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

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From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

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From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

without doubt or question

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

look down on with disdain

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

plural of “dolphin” — large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

worthless or dangerous material that should be removed

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Fornax and Cetus

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

coins made of gold

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

commodities offered for sale

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

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From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

through chance

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

participate in games or sport

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

transport commercially

From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

plural of “tale” — 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 may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

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

From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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

From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

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From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

possessive form of “triton” — (Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

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

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

not known

From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

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

From this reading HEWLETT! as ship to ship Let us the ensign dip.

plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

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From this reading Scant tho' the freight of gold Commercial in our hold, Pæstum, Eridanus Perchance have barter'd us 'Bove chrematistic care The _Pervigilium Veneris_--of unknown authorship, but clearly belonging to the late literature of the Roman Empire--has survived in two MSS., both preserved at Paris in the _Bibliothèque Nationale_.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And what spray Our dolphins toss'd in play, Full in old Triton's beard, on Iris' shimmering veils!

which person or people

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Of these two MSS. the better written may be assigned (at earliest) to the close of the seventh century; the other (again at earliest) to the close of the ninth.

but in spite of that

From this reading There may be who despise For dross our merchandise, Our balladries, our bales Of woven tales; Yet, Hewlett, the glad gales Favonian!