Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

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From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

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From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading “Charming language,” he said, “charming!

plural of “etruscan” — a native or inhabitant of ancient Etruria; the Etruscans influenced the Romans (who had suppressed them by about 200 BC)

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

at any time

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

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From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

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

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading He straightened himself up.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

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From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

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From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading “Charming language,” he said, “charming!

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

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From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

a woman religious

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading He straightened himself up.

a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

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

From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “_An pris caruns flucuthukh_”; Mr. Cardan beckoned to the guide.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He straightened himself up.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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 “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

at the time that

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Ever since I learned that the Etruscans used to call the god of wine Fufluns, I’ve taken the keenest interest in their language.

the act of creating written works

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”

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

From this reading “Bring the lamp a little nearer,” he said in Italian, and when the light had been approached, he went on slowly spelling out the primitive Greek writing on the wall of the tomb: “_flucuthukh nun tithuial khues khathc anulis mulu vizile ziz riin puiian acasri flucuper pris an ti ar vus ta aius muntheri flucuthukh_.”