adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
Aquinum
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From this reading And so they came to Aquinum, where they passed the night.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
Basil's
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From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And so they came to Aquinum, where they passed the night.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Venantius visited the sick man, and found him risen, but plainly in poor case for travel.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
distempernounUS /dɪˈstempər/
any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
fellow-traveller
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From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
fever-frenzied
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From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Venantius visited the sick man, and found him risen, but plainly in poor case for travel.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
irresponsive
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From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
meditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
MONKnounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
MOUNTverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And so they came to Aquinum, where they passed the night.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And so they came to Aquinum, where they passed the night.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Venantius visited the sick man, and found him risen, but plainly in poor case for travel.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Venantius visited the sick man, and found him risen, but plainly in poor case for travel.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Venantius visited the sick man, and found him risen, but plainly in poor case for travel.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so they came to Aquinum, where they passed the night.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so they came to Aquinum, where they passed the night.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Venantius visited the sick man, and found him risen, but plainly in poor case for travel.
Venantius
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From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
Veranilda
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From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Venantius visited the sick man, and found him risen, but plainly in poor case for travel.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading And so they came to Aquinum, where they passed the night.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MOUNT OF THE MONK Basil rode with his own man apart from Venantius and the soldiers who guarded the conveyance in which sat Veranilda.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Venantius, for his part, would fain have lightened the way with friendly talk, but finding Basil irresponsive, he left him to his gloomy meditations.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By way of precaution, the captain set a guard before the house in which his fellow-traveller slept, and at daybreak, as soon as he had risen, one of the soldiers thus employed reported to him that the young Roman had fallen into such distemper that it seemed doubtful whether he could continue the journey; a servant who had slept at Basil's door declared that all through the night his master had talked wildly, like one fever-frenzied.
