Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

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From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

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

From this reading As yet he had seen no Goths.

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

one who reveals confidential information in return for money

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

set up or found

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

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

From this reading As yet he had seen no Goths.

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

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

a person who carries a message

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

a particular point in time

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

not any; not one

From this reading As yet he had seen no Goths.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

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

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

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

From this reading As yet he had seen no Goths.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

in the near future

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

move hurridly

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

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

From this reading THE BETRAYER BETRAYED Sagaris, making his best speed, soon arrived at Aquinum.

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

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

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

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

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

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

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

From this reading Every one talked of Totila, but he had a difficulty in ascertaining where at this moment the king was to be found; some declared he was as near as Venafrum, others that he lay much further down the valley of the Vulturnus.

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

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

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

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

at the time that

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

in or at the place that

From this reading He and his horse were bathed in sweat; the shelter of an inn, where he had dinner, tempted him to linger more than he need have done, and the fierce sun was already declining when he rode forth along the Latin Way.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Arrived at Venafrum, the messenger learnt that he could not have less than another whole day's journey before him, so here be harboured for the night.

but in spite of that

From this reading As yet he had seen no Goths.