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: to cause to go: as b : deliver
He would send them heart- shaped cards. |
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: the sovereign or supreme male monarch of an empire
It is believed the emperor had him killed on February 14. |
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: a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody; for the confinement of persons awaiting trial or those convicted of minor crimes — compare: prison
He would throw people in jail if they did not worship Roman gods. |
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: one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God; specifically : an Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, or Roman Catholic clergyman
We know that he was a Christian priest. |
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: something not understood or beyond understanding :
Much of Valentine's life is a mystery. |
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: occurring or happening every year or once a year
We can thank St.Valentine for this annual tradition. |
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: a subdivision of the Roman legion
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: a group, sequence, or series of 100 like things
We also know that he lived in Rome in the third century. |
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a : one engaged in military service and especially in the army
b : an enlisted man or woman
Claudius was also cruel to some of the Roman soldiers. |
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: the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another : trade
We send cards, eat heart shaped candy, and exchange small gifts. |
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: to refuse to follow, obey, or recognize any further :
The ruler wanted Valentine to renounce his god and begin worshiping Roman gods. |
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: the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth
We can thank St.Valentine for this annual tradition. |
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: something resembling a heart in shape; specifically : a stylized representation of a heart -representing love or affection (showing love)
He would send them heart-shaped cards. |
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