Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

regarded with admiration

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

in addition

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

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

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

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

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

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From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

plural of “bust” — a complete failure

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

make an itemized list or catalog of; classify

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

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From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

Greek philosopher who developed an atomistic theory of matter (460-370 BC)

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

Greek philosopher who believed that the world is a random combination of atoms and that pleasure is the highest good (341-270 BC)

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail; equivalent to Greek satyr

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

a presocratic Greek philosopher who said that fire is the origin of all things and that permanence is an illusion as all things are in perpetual flux (circa 500 BC)

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

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

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

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

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

set down according to a plan

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

a room where books are kept

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

a panel or section of panels in a wall or door

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

plural of “pedestal” — a support or foundation

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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 THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

Identical; not different.

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

resembling a serpent in form

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

not in physical motion

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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

From this reading These were attributed to ancient artists, and by all who still cared for such things were much admired.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

directed up

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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 Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

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

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

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

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

at the time that

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

which person or people

From this reading THE SOUL OF ROME The library in Basil's house was a spacious, graceful room, offering at this day very much the same aspect as in the time of that ancestral Anician, who, when Aurelian ruled, first laid rolls and codices upon its shelves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In the middle stood a dancing faun in blood red marble, also esteemed a precious work of art.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Against the walls stood closed presses of wood, with bronze panelling, on which were seen in relief the portraits of poets and historians; from the key of each hung a strip of parchment, with a catalogue of the works within.

ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)

From this reading Between the presses, on pedestals of dark green serpentine, ranged busts of the Greek philosophers: Zeno with his brows knitted, Epicurus bland, Aratus gazing upward, Heraclitus in tears, Democritus laughing.