Book 2 — Chapter XX.
Reading edition
Chapter XX.
1. The Gerundive: 113, d.; H. 234.
2. Dative of Apparent Agent: 232; H. 388.
3. Ablative of Agent with ā or ab: 246; H. 415, I.
1. The soldiers are directed1 by Cæsar.
2. The soldiers must be directed by Cæsar.
3. The flag was displayed by the soldiers.
4. The flag had to be displayed by the soldiers.
5. Experience is often helpful2 to soldiers.
6. The work is hindered by3 the near approach4 of the enemy.
Notes.— 1 are directed: use doceo. 2 helpful: turn by a noun. 3 by the near approach: why not ā or ab? 4 near approach: one word.