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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
affection
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
birth
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
bornnounUS /born/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
condition
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
country
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
cut
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From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
deities
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
destroy
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
dispensation
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
down
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From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
emblem
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
enemy's
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
enjoyed
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
especial
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
forcing
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From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
France
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
fruit-trees
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
fruits
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From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
given
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
governments
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
graceful
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
Greeks
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From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
heathen
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
individual
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
instigate
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From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
Italians
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From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
Jewish
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
Jews
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
labour
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From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
latter
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
law
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
many
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
Minerva
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
most
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
Murat
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From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
naturally
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
olive
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
olive-trees
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From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
orchards
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
particular
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
Peace
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
permission
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
placed
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
planters
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
planting
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
popularly
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
privileges
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
produced
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From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
protection
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
received
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
Romans
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From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
said
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
second
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From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
skilled
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From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
supposed
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
thirdnounUS /third/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
trees
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
two
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
used
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From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
vineyards
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From this reading The planters of vineyards enjoyed many privileges under the Jewish dispensation, and heathen governments placed both vineyards and orchards under the protection of the most graceful of their deities, and these deities were supposed to have an especial affection for particular trees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Jews were forbidden to destroy fruit-trees, even in an enemy’s country; and it used to be a law in France, and may be so still, that when an individual had received permission to cut down one of his trees, it was on condition of his planting two.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
Wisdom
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From this reading Minerva is popularly said to have given birth to the olive, which was the emblem of Peace, the latter being naturally born of Wisdom.
wished
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From this reading When Murat wished to instigate the Italians to labour, he cut down their olive-trees.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Romans were skilled in forcing their fruits, which were produced at the third course, and not, as with the Greeks, at the second.
