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Latin

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Latin
it[ˈɪt]
verb
This is the third-person singular form of the verb 'eō', meaning to go.

“Puer ad scholam it.”

The boy goes to school.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of eō
  2. he/she/it goes

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
īte missa est[ˈiː.tɛ ˈmɪs.sa ˈɛst]
phrase
A formal liturgical phrase used at the end of a religious service to signify that it is over and the congregation may leave.

“Fīnīta est cēremōnia: īte missa est.”

The ceremony is finished: go, the dismissal is made.

Also means
  1. go, the dismissal is made

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fit[ˈfɪt]
verb
This form indicates something that is happening or becoming. It functions as the passive of 'to make' or as the present tense of 'to become'.

“Quid fit?”

What is happening?

Also means
  1. third-person singular present passive indicative of faciō
  2. third-person singular present active indicative of fīō
  3. he/she/it becomes or is made

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
sit[ˈsɪt]
verb
This is a form of the verb 'to be' used to express a wish, a command, or a possibility. It is common in blessings or prayers.

“Sit nomen tuum Deus Israhel benedictum in saecula.”

Be thy name, O God of Israel, blessed for ever.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active subjunctive of sum
  2. may he/she/it be

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
abit
verb
The third-person singular form of the verb 'abeo', meaning he, she, or it is going away or departing.

“Amicus meus ex urbe abit.”

My friend is going away from the city.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of abeō
  2. he/she/it goes away

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
edit[ˈɛ.dɪt]
verb
This verb describes the act of eating. It is the third person singular form of the verb edō.

“Puer pānem edit.”

The boy eats bread.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative/subjunctive of edō (“to eat”)
  2. he/she eats

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ēdit[ˈɛ.dɪt]
verb
This is the third-person singular perfect active form of the verb edō, meaning he, she, or it ate.

“Puer panem ēdit.”

The boy ate bread.

Also means
  1. third-person singular perfect active indicative of edō (‘to eat’)
  2. ate

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ēmit[ˈɛ.mɪt]
verb
He, she, or it bought or purchased something in the past.

“Heri librum ēmit.”

Yesterday he bought a book.

Also means
  1. third-person singular perfect active indicative of emō

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
emit[ˈɛ.mɪt]
verb
He, she, or it buys or purchases something at the present time.

“Mercātor panem emit.”

The merchant buys bread.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of emō

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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suit[ˈsu.ɪt]
verb
The third-person singular present active form of the verb suō, meaning to stitch or sew.

“Vestem mater suit.”

Mother sews the garment.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of suō
  2. he/she/it sews

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ūnit
verb
This verb describes the act of bringing things together to form a single entity.

“Deus omnia ūnit.”

God unites all things.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of ūniō
  2. unites

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
vīsit
verb
The third-person singular form of the verb vīsō, meaning he, she, or it visits or visited.

“Amicus meus urbem vīsit.”

My friend visits the city.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of vīsō
  2. third-person singular perfect active indicative of vīsō
  3. visits or visited

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
vomit
verb
This verb describes the action of throwing up or spewing forth. It is used for the third-person singular.

“Is cibum vomit.”

He vomits the food.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of vomō
  2. he/she/it vomits

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
citrus[ˈkɪ.trʊs]
noun
A type of tree that bears citrus fruit, or a specific kind of evergreen tree known as the thuja.

“In hortō stābat citrus.”

A citron tree was standing in the garden.

Also means
  1. citron tree
  2. thuja

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
benefit[ˈbɛ.nɛ.fɪt]
verb
This is the third-person singular present passive indicative form of the verb benefaciō, meaning 'he, she, or it is benefited'.

“Ab hoc officio ille benefit.”

He is benefited by this duty.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present passive indicative of benefaciō
  2. is benefited

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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capital[ˈka.pɪ.taɫ]
noun
A serious crime or offense that is punishable by death or severe legal consequences.

“Ille in iūdicium vēnit quod capital fēcerat.”

He came to trial because he had committed a capital offence.

Also means
  1. a capital offence; a crime punishable by death, civil death, or exile
  2. a capital offence

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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genitor[ˈɡɛ.nɪ.tɔr]
noun
A male parent or the one who brings something into existence. It is often used in literature to describe a biological father or a divine figure.

“subiit cārī genitōris imāgō”

the thought of my dear father came to mind

Also means
  1. parent, father, sire, begetter, procreator
  2. father

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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habitat[ˈha.bɪ.tat]
verb
This is the verb meaning to live, dwell, or reside. It describes someone or something occupying a place as a home.

“Hic in urbe habitat.”

He lives here in the city.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of habitō
  2. he/she/it lives

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Jūpiter[ˈjuː.pɪ.tɛr]
name
The supreme god of the Roman pantheon, ruler of the sky and thunder. He is the equivalent of the Greek god Zeus.

“Jūpiter tonat in caelō.”

Jupiter thunders in the sky.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of Iuppiter
  2. Jupiter

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
Abdērītē
noun
A word used when addressing or referring to someone from the city of Abdera.

“Abdērītē, domum redī.”

Inhabitant of Abdera, return home.

Also means
  1. ablative/vocative singular of Abdērītēs
  2. inhabitant of Abdera

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
abditīve
adj
The vocative masculine singular form of the adjective abditīvus, relating to things that are hidden or secluded.

“O abditīve, cur te abscondis?”

O hidden one, why do you conceal yourself?

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of abditīvus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
genitīve[ɡɛ.nɪˈtiː.wɛ]
adj
This is the vocative masculine singular form of the adjective genitīvus. It is used when addressing something associated with the genitive case.

“Ō genitīve cāsus!”

O genitive case!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of genitīvus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
grātuītō
adv
This adverb describes an action done for free or without expecting payment in return. It means something is provided as a gift or gratuitously.

“Dōna grātuītō dedit.”

He gave the gifts without pay.

Also means
  1. without pay
  2. gratis
  3. gratuitously

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
tītānium[tiːˈtaː.ni.ũː]
noun
A strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant transition metal used in industry.

“Tītānium est metallum dūrum.”

Titanium is a hard metal.

Also means
  1. titanium

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ipse dīxit[ˈɪp.sɛ ˈdiːk.sɪt]
phrase
A phrase used to suggest that a statement is true simply because a person of great authority said it.

“Non probāre possumus solum per ipse dīxit.”

We cannot prove things simply by "he himself said it."

Also means
  1. Used after a statement claimed to be by Aristotle, whose absolute authority made it incontestable.
  2. he himself said it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Maurītānia[mau̯.riːˈtaː.ni.a]
name
A country in West Africa, or the name of an ancient Berber kingdom in North Africa.

“Maurītānia multās rēgionēs desertās habet.”

Mauritania has many desert regions.

Also means
  1. Mauretania (ancient Berber kingdom)
  2. Mauritania (a country in West Africa)
  3. Mauritania

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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prōstitūte[proːs.tɪˈtuː.tɛ]
verb
This is the masculine singular vocative form of the Latin word prōstitūtus, used when addressing someone directly.

“O prōstitūte, venī hūc.”

O you who are prostituted, come here.

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of prōstitūtus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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quantitāte
noun
This is the ablative singular form of the noun quantitās, meaning quantity.

“Res magna quantitāte est.”

The thing is great by quantity.

Also means
  1. ablative singular of quantitās
  2. by quantity

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
trānsitīve
adj
A grammatical term addressed to a masculine noun that passes its action onto an object.

“O verbum transitīve!”

O transitive verb!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of trānsitīvus
  2. transitive

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
substituent
verb
The future tense form of the verb substituō, indicating that a group will place one thing in the place of another.

“Hī novum dūcem substituent.”

They will substitute a new leader.

Also means
  1. third-person plural future active indicative of substituō
  2. they will substitute

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
rēs ipsa loquitur
phrase
A common phrase meaning that the evidence is so clear that no further explanation is needed.

“Rēs ipsa loquitur, nihil dīcendum est.”

The thing speaks for itself, there is nothing to be said.

Also means
  1. the thing speaks for itself

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
vox audita perit, litera scripta manet[ˈwoːks au̯ˈdiː.ta ˈpɛ.rɪt ˈliː.tɛ.ra ˈskriːp.ta ˈma.nɛt]
proverb
A proverb expressing that spoken words are easily forgotten, but written words endure over time.

“Vox audita perit, litera scripta manet, ergo semper scribe.”

A heard voice perishes, but the written letter remains, therefore always write.

Also means
  1. A heard voice perishes, but the written letter remains.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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em[ˈẽː]Means it
intj
An exclamation used to draw attention to something, similar to saying look or here it is. It can also imply a result or consequence.

“em tibi!”

here's for you!

Also means
  1. here is, see!; this is why
  2. here is, see!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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is[ˈɪs]Means it
pron
A very common pronoun used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned, or to point out someone or something.

“eiusmodī sermōnēs”

talk of that kind

Also means
  1. this or that man, woman or thing; he, she, it, they (previously introduced)
  2. that...which; he, she...who, it...that
  3. this or that [man, woman or thing] (as a noun phrase modifier)
  4. such a, that sort of
  5. Substituting a clause.
  6. he, she, it, that

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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PSMeans it
noun
An abbreviation for post scriptum, meaning written after. It is commonly used to add a remark at the end of a letter or document.

“Litteras scripsi, PS adieci.”

I wrote the letter and added a postscript.

Also means
  1. initialism of post scriptum, postscriptum, postscript
  2. abbreviation of pustulatum or pusulatum
  3. postscript

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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-bōMeans it
suffix
A suffix added to the end of Latin verbs of the first and second conjugation to indicate the future tense. It specifically denotes the first person singular future indicative.

“amābō”

I will love

Also means
  1. used to form the future indicative of most Latin verbs from the 1st and 2nd conjugations
  2. future tense suffix

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cf.Means it
verb
This is a common scholarly abbreviation for the Latin imperative cōnfer. It is used to direct the reader to look at another source or item for comparison.

“Vidē locum, cf. librum primum.”

See the passage, compare the first book.

Also means
  1. abbreviation of cōnfer (“compare”)
  2. compare

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cor[ˈkɔr]Means it
noun
A vital organ located in the chest that pumps blood. It is also often used figuratively to refer to a person's soul or mind.

“Cor meum pulsat.”

My heart is beating.

Also means
  1. heart
  2. soul; mind

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dat[ˈdat]Means it
verb
This is the third-person singular present form of the verb "dō" (to give). It indicates that someone or something is currently performing the action of giving.

“Amicus mihi donum dat.”

The friend gives me a gift.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of dō
  2. he/she/it gives

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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eat[ˈe.at]Means it
verb
This is the third-person singular present active subjunctive form of the verb eō, which means to go.

“Optat ut ad urbem eat.”

He wishes that he may go to the city.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active subjunctive of eō
  2. that he/she/it goes

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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era[ˈɛ.ra]Means it
noun
The female head of a household in relation to her servants or slaves. It can also refer to a female leader or ruler.

“Era familiam suam curat.”

The mistress takes care of her household.

Also means
  1. mistress (of a house, with respect to the servants)
  2. a female ruler or governor; governeress, ruleress, leaderess
  3. mistress

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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far[ˈfar]Means it
noun
A type of ancient hulled wheat, often identified as emmer. It was also used to refer to coarse meal or grits.

“Ante, deos homini quod conciliare valeret, far erat et puri lucida mica salis.”

Of old, the means to win the goodwill of the gods were far and sparkling grains of pure salt.

Also means
  1. farro, a type of hulled wheat. (Most likely emmer (Triticum dicoccum or Triticum turgidum subsp. dicoccon) but often mistranslated as spelt (Triticum spelta))
  2. coarse meal; grits
  3. farro

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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hem[ˈhẽː]Means it
intj
An interjection used to express surprise, skepticism, or to prompt someone to look at something. It is similar to saying 'well!' or 'really?' in English.

“Nōn? Hem?”

You don't? Really?

Also means
  1. eh?, really?, well, well!, just look! (expressing surprise)
  2. eh?

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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hīsMeans it
pron
This is a form of the pronoun hic, meaning this or these. It is used in the dative or ablative case in the plural.

“Hīs verbīs dīcit.”

He speaks with these words.

Also means
  1. dative/ablative common plural of hic
  2. to/for/by/with these

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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īle[ˈiː.ɫɛ]Means it
noun
The area of the abdomen between the ribs and the hips. It can also refer to the intestines or the belly of a container.

“Dolor in īle sentitur.”

Pain is felt in the groin.

Also means
  1. the part of the abdomen extending from the lowest ribs to the pubes; the groin, flank
  2. intestines, guts, entrails
  3. the belly or body of a vessel
  4. private parts, genitals
  5. groin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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nōt[ˈnoːt]Means it
verb
An archaic or variant third-person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb nōscō, meaning to know or recognize.

“Is veritātem nōt.”

He has known the truth.

Also means
  1. third-person singular perfect active indicative of nōscō
  2. he/she/it has known

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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sāl[ˈsaːɫ]Means it
noun
A white mineral used for seasoning food. It can also refer to wit or the sea.

“cum grānō salis”

with a grain of salt

Also means
  1. salt
  2. wit
  3. brine, salt water, the sea

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
sat[ˈsat]Means it
adv
This word is an alternative way to say 'enough' or 'sufficiently'. It describes when something has reached a level that is adequate.

“‘Sat patriae Priamōque datum [...].’”

‘[You] have given enough to [our] country and to [King] Priam.’

Also means
  1. alternative form of satis (“enough”)
  2. enough

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ūnō[ˈuː.noː]Means it
adj
This is a grammatical form of the Latin word for 'one'. It is used in the dative or ablative cases for masculine or neuter nouns.

“Tempore ūnō homō īdem duōbus locīs ut simul sit.”

That one man can be in two places at the same time.

Also means
  1. dative/ablative masculine/neuter singular of ūnus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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apex[ˈa.pɛks]Means it
noun
The highest point, top, or summit of something. In grammar, it also refers to the long mark over a vowel.

“Apex montis altus est.”

The summit of the mountain is high.

Also means
  1. The extreme end of a thing; the point, summit, top.
  2. The small rod (generally of olive wood) at the top of the flamen's cap, wound around with a woolen cord or "thread".
  3. The conical leathern cap of an ancient Roman priest (the Flamen), ornamented with this rod.
  4. Any hat or helmet; a crown.
  5. A projecting point or summit.
  6. The macron (long mark over a vowel).
  7. summit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ārea[ˈaː.re.a]Means it
noun
A flat, open area of ground. It can refer to a building site, a courtyard, a place for sports, or even a threshing floor for grain.

“Pueri in ārea ludunt.”

The boys are playing in the open space.

Also means
  1. a piece of level ground, a vacant place (esp. in the town)
  2. ground for a house, a building-spot
  3. a vacant space around or in a house, a court
  4. an open space for games, an open play-ground
  5. a threshing floor
  6. the halo around the sun or moon
  7. open space

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boatMeans it
verb
The third-person singular present active indicative form of the verb meaning to cry out or bellow.

“Taurus in agrō boat.”

The bull bellows in the field.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of boō
  2. he/she/it bellows

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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casa[ˈka.sa]Means it
noun
A small dwelling, hut, or cottage. It can also refer to a simple rural house or small farm.

“In parva casa habitamus.”

We live in a small house.

Also means
  1. hut, cottage, cabin
  2. rural property, small farm
  3. dwelling, residence, house
  4. house

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ēchō[ˈeː.kʰoː]Means it
noun
The repetition of a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves. It is commonly used to describe the effect of a voice returning to the listener.

“Vox in monte auditur et ēchō respondet.”

The voice is heard on the mountain and the echo responds.

Also means
  1. repercussion of sound, echo
  2. echo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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flōs[ˈfɫoːs]Means it
noun
A plant blossom or bloom. It can also refer to the best part of something or the peak of a state or time.

“ferte deae flōrēs: gaudet flōrentibus herbīs haec dea”

Bring flowers for the goddess; this goddess takes pleasure in flowering plants.

Also means
  1. flower, blossom
  2. the best kind or part of something
  3. the prime; best state of things
  4. an ornament or embellishment
  5. flower

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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gȳreMeans it
noun
This is the vocative case of the noun gȳrus, meaning a ring or a circular course. It is used when addressing a ring directly.

“Ō gȳre, move tē!”

O ring, move yourself!

Also means
  1. vocative singular of gȳrus
  2. O ring!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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imp.Means it
verb
This is an abbreviation for the Latin verb form impressit. It is frequently seen in catalogs or printing descriptions to denote that something has been stamped or pressed.

“Liber ab auctōre imp.”

The book was pressed by the author.

Also means
  1. abbreviation of impressit
  2. he/she pressed

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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iōta[ˈjoː.ta]Means it
noun
The name of the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet. It is often used to describe a very small amount.

“Ne iōta quidem.”

Not even a tiny bit.

Also means
  1. iota (Greek letter)
  2. iota

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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līmō[ˈliː.moː]Means it
verb
To make something sharper by rubbing it with a file, or to refine and polish a work.

“Ferrum durum lima līmō.”

I sharpen the hard iron with a file.

Also means
  1. to sharpen
  2. to file, file off
  3. to polish, finish
  4. to investigate accurately

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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meat[ˈme.at]Means it
verb
This is a verb form meaning that someone or something goes, passes, or flows by.

“Fluvius per agros meat.”

The river flows through the fields.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of meō
  2. he, she, or it goes or passes

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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meetMeans it
verb
A subjunctive form indicating that something might go along or pass through. It is often used in clauses expressing possibility or desire.

“Ut amnis meet, necesse est.”

It is necessary that the stream passes through.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active subjunctive of meō
  2. let it go along

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near[ˈne.ar]Means it
verb
This is a verb form meaning that I may be spun. It is used to describe a passive action in the subjunctive mood.

“Ut ab eō near.”

That I may be spun by him.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present passive subjunctive of neō
  2. may I be spun

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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novē[ˈnɔ.weː]Means it
adv
Refers to something done in a new, unusual, or fashionable way. It can also refer to things occurring recently or finally.

“Ornata ut lepide! Ut concinne! Ut nove!”

Adorned so splendidly! How nicely! How fashionably!

Also means
  1. newly, in a new or unusual manner
  2. fashionably
  3. recently, short time ago
  4. finally, lastly, at last
  5. newly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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picō[ˈpɪ.koː]Means it
verb
To cover something with pitch or tar. It can also refer to adding a pitch-like flavor to wine.

“Navis picatur.”

The ship is being smeared with pitch.

Also means
  1. to smear with pitch, to tar
  2. to season (wine) with a pitchy flavour
  3. to smear with pitch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rateMeans it
adj
This is the vocative masculine singular form of the adjective ratus. It is used when speaking directly to someone who is considered calculated or established.

“Tū, rate, manē.”

You, O calculated one, remain.

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of ratus
  2. O calculated one!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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undō[ˈʊn.doː]Means it
verb
To move like waves or to overflow in large quantities. It describes a fluid or billowing motion.

“Mare undat.”

The sea rises in waves.

Also means
  1. to rise in waves
  2. to overflow with, abound in
  3. to wave, undulate

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ā̆sia[ˈaː.si.a]Means it
name
Asia is the largest continent on Earth. In Roman times, it was also the name of a specific province in what is now Turkey.

“Ā̆sia magna est.”

Asia is large.

Also means
  1. Asia (the largest continent, located between Europe and the Pacific Ocean)
  2. Asia (an ancient province of the Roman Empire in western Anatolia, existing between 133 BC (during the Roman Republic) and the 7th century AD)
  3. Asia

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basis[ˈba.sɪs]Means it
noun
The lowest part or foundation of something, such as a statue or a column. It can also refer to a root or a footprint.

“Vidēmus in basī statuae litterās.”

We see letters on the base of the statue.

Also means
  1. a pedestal, foot, base
  2. the base of a triangle, chord of an arc
  3. the lowest part of the shaft of a column
  4. a primitive word, root
  5. a track, footprint (of cattle)
  6. base

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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callēMeans it
verb
This is the command form of the verb calleō, meaning to be skilled or experienced in something. It is addressed to a single person.

“In omni arte callē.”

Be skilled in every art.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of calleō
  2. be skilled

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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cōmetMeans it
verb
This is a future tense verb form meaning he, she, or it will arrange, comb, or adorn. It is the third-person singular future form of the verb cōmō.

“Crīnēs crās cōmet.”

He/she will arrange the hair tomorrow.

Also means
  1. third-person singular future active indicative of cōmō
  2. he/she/it will arrange

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dēmurMeans it
verb
A verb form meaning that we should be given something. It is the first-person plural present passive subjunctive of the verb dō.

“Ut dēmur in manūs tuās.”

That we may be given into your hands.

Also means
  1. first-person plural present passive subjunctive of dō
  2. let us be given

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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exeatMeans it
verb
This is a verb form meaning that someone should go out or leave. It is often used to give a formal command or express a wish for someone to depart.

“Exeat aula.”

Let him leave the hall.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active subjunctive of exeō
  2. let him/her/it go out

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fēcēsMeans it
noun
This word refers to the grounds, sediment, or dregs that settle at the bottom of a liquid, such as wine. It is the plural form of the noun fēx.

“Fēcēs in fundō vāsis remanent.”

The dregs remain at the bottom of the vessel.

Also means
  1. nominative/accusative/vocative plural of fēx
  2. dregs

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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genūs[ˈɡɛ.nuːs]Means it
noun
The form of the Latin noun 'genū' (knee) when it is used in the genitive case.

“Dolor genūs eum impedivit.”

The pain of the knee hindered him.

Also means
  1. genitive singular of genū̆

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hance[ˈhaŋ.kɛ]Means it
adj
This is an accusative feminine singular form of a demonstrative pronoun. It is used to point to a feminine noun that is the direct object of a sentence.

“Video hance puellam.”

I see this girl.

Also means
  1. accusative feminine singular of hice

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lībrō[ˈliː.broː]Means it
verb
To hold something in a balanced state, or to swing and throw an object. It can also figuratively mean to weigh or consider a thought.

“Telum in hostem lībrō.”

I balance the weapon against the enemy.

Also means
  1. to poise, balance
  2. to swing, brandish, hurl, cast, fling
  3. to consider, weigh, ponder
  4. to poise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Paris[ˈpa.rɪs]Means it
name
A mythological Trojan prince known for eloping with Helen. It is also a male name derived from this character.

“Paris Helenam rapuit.”

Paris abducted Helen.

Also means
  1. A Trojan prince who eloped with Helen.
  2. a male given name from Ancient Greek, from the Trojan hero
  3. A Trojan prince

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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pēnis[ˈpeː.nɪs]Means it
noun
A word referring to the male sexual organ. It can also refer to a tail or a sense of lust.

“Pēnis est pars corporis hominis.”

The penis is a part of the human body.

Also means
  1. tail
  2. penis (male sexual organ)
  3. lust
  4. penis

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rīverMeans it
verb
This is a verb form meaning that I may be irrigated or supplied with water. It is a passive subjunctive form.

“Ut aquā rīver.”

That I may be irrigated with water.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present passive subjunctive of rīvō
  2. may I be irrigated

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rūmor[ˈruː.mɔr]Means it
noun
A piece of information or gossip circulating without proof. It can also refer to a general murmur or reputation.

“Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus, rumoresque senum severiorum.”

Let us live, my Lesbia, and love, and account all the rumours of very grave old men as worth a single penny.

Also means
  1. rumor, hearsay, gossip
  2. the voice of the people, the common opinion; (also) fame, reputation
  3. rustle, murmur, a murmuring
  4. rumor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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