Usages of codex
In schola discipula codicem novum aperit et titulum primae paginae legit.
At school the female student opens a new book and reads the title of the first page.
Postea filia codicem fratris capit et duas lineas describit.
Afterward the daughter takes her brother’s book and copies two lines.
Magistra discipulos monet ut atramentum bene servent et ut codices diligenter teneant.
The teacher warns the students to keep the ink carefully and to hold the books carefully.
Discipula rogat quot lineae in hoc codice scribendae sint.
The female student asks how many lines must be written in this book.
Magister dicit codicem veterrimum pulcherrimum quoque esse, quia cera et sigillum eius adhuc servantur.
The teacher says that the oldest book is also the most beautiful, because its wax and seal are still preserved.
Postea mater domi codicem aperit, titulum legit, et dicit se nihil clarius vidisse.
Afterward mother opens the book at home, reads the title, and says that she has seen nothing clearer.
Lucia codicem fratris capit et menda diligenter corrigit.
Lucia takes her brother’s book and carefully corrects the mistakes.
In bibliotheca codex veterrimus in cista magna servatur.
In the library the oldest book is kept in a large chest.
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