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From this reading 1.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
brought into existence
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
ClaudiusnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
a female human offspring
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
DeanounUS /diː/
federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
Flavia
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From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
a young female
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
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 "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
conformity or harmony
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
Licinia
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From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
not any; not one
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
Octavius
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From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
and nothing more
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Licinia was highly privileged in the house of Dea Flavia.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
PSALMnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
tire-women
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From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
at the time that
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
XIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."--PSALM XIV.
a late time of life
From this reading She had nursed the daughter of proud Claudius Octavius at her breast, and between the wizened old woman and the fresh young girl there existed perfect friendship and the confidence born of years.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And late that day when Dea Flavia was preparing for rest she dismissed her tire-women, keeping only her young slaves around her, and then ordered Licinia to attend on her this night.