Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

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

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

past form of “devastate” — cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

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 Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

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

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

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

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

third-person singular of “furnish” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

destroyed or killed

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

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From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

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

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

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

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

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

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

not perishable

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

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

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

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

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

of insufficient quantity to meet a need

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

archaic terms for army

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

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

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

show approval or appreciation of

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

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

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

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

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

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 BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

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

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

third-person singular of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

plural of “sweep” — a wide scope

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

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

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

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

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

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From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

a just detectable amount

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

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From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

Emperor of Rome and founder of the Flavian dynasty who consolidated Roman rule in Germany and Britain and reformed the army and brought prosperity to the empire; began the construction of the Colosseum (9-79)

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

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

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

having won

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of Vespasian and his second legion the jejune page of Suetonius records neither where they landed nor at what limit their victorious eagles were stayed.

in or at the place that

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

which person or people

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEGINS WITH ANCIENT HISTORY AND ENDS WITH AN OLD STORY "_Ubicunque vicit Romanus habitat_,--Where the Roman conquered he settled--and it is from his settlements that to-day we deduce his conquests.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet will the patient investigator trace their footprints across many a familiar landscape of rural England, led by the blurred imperishable impress he has learned to recognise.

be the cause or source of

From this reading The invading host sweeps forward, and is gone; but behind it the homestead arises and smiles upon the devastated fields, arms yield to the implements and habiliments of peace, and the colonist, who supersedes the legionary, in time furnishes the sole evidence of his feverish and ensanguined transit .