used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
Aldwinkle's
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From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
AncestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Dinner was served in the Saloon of the Ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
AquinasnounUS /əˈkwaɪnəs/
(Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274)
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
avaricenounUS /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
DantenounUS /ˈdɑːnteɪ/
an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner was served in the Saloon of the Ancestors.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
divisible by two
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
the organ of sight
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
feeblenessnoun
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
gobletnounUS /ˈɡɑːblət/
a drinking glass with a base and stem
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
hermaphroditenounUS /hərˈmæfrədaɪt/
one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
Hyaenanoun
doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dinner was served in the Saloon of the Ancestors.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
lasciviousnessnoun
feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
Malaspina
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From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
marquessnounUS /ˈmɑːrkwəs/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
absolutely essential
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dinner was served in the Saloon of the Ancestors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
Physiologus
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From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
Picardynoun
a region of northern France on the English Channel
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
PlatonicadjectiveUS /pləˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
predicability
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From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
rhymedadjectiveUS /raɪmd/
having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
rollations
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From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
SaloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Dinner was served in the Saloon of the Ancestors.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Dinner was served in the Saloon of the Ancestors.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
symbolizesverbUS /ˈsɪmbəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “symbolize” — express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
symposia
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From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
synderesis
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From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner was served in the Saloon of the Ancestors.
TheologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
twitted
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From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dinner was served in the Saloon of the Ancestors.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
at the time that
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peter of Picardy, meanwhile, on his way to Rome had recited from his rhymed version of _Physiologus_ the lines on the Hyaena, a beast which, besides being an hermaphrodite, carries in its eye a stone which, held by a man in his mouth, permits him to see the future; it symbolizes moreover avarice and lasciviousness.
which person or people
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dante had insisted on the advantages of having a Platonic mistress whom one never met and who could, when necessary, be identified with Theology.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aquinas, here, had confided to an early Malaspina his secret doubt on the predicability of rollations, had twitted the robber marquess, over a goblet of wine, with the feebleness of his synderesis.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In Mrs. Aldwinkle’s enthusiastic imagination what marvellous symposia had been held within those walls—centuries even before they were built—what intellectual feasts!
