Prīma · Unit 4 · Lesson 2

The ablative on its own

With a sword, with great care, at the first hour: the ablative without a preposition.

You will be able to

  • Translate the ablative of means: gladiō “with a sword”
  • Tell means (no preposition) from company (cum)
  • Recognize the ablative of manner and of time when

New words

  • gladius, gladiī, m. swordEnglish: gladiator, gladiolus
  • hasta, hastae, f. spear
  • cūra, cūrae, f. care, concern, worryEnglish: cure, curator
  • hōra, hōrae, f. hourEnglish: hour, horoscope
The ablative on its own · Course · Lectio