Usages of ad
Faber malleum et clavos ad reficiendum tectum portat, quia ventus tectum laeserat.
The craftsman carries a hammer and nails to repair the roof, because the wind had damaged the roof.
Serva pannum ad mensam siccandam capit, quia stillae aquae in mensa manent.
The female servant takes a cloth to dry the table, because drops of water remain on the table.
Post meridiem puellae ad colligendas uvas iterum venire volunt, sed mater dicit uvas nondum maturas esse.
In the afternoon the girls want to come again to gather grapes, but mother says that the grapes are not yet ripe.
Serva respondet se pulvere et luto iam fessam esse, sed ad verrendum paratam manere.
The female servant answers that she is already tired from dust and mud, but remains ready for sweeping.
Quamquam plaustrum tardius it quam equus currit, mater dicit id utilius esse ad frumentum portandum.
Although the wagon goes more slowly than a horse runs, mother says that it is more useful for carrying grain.
Vicina rogat num domina sibi librum commodare possit; ipsa enim pecuniam ad novum librum emendum nondum habet.
The neighbor asks whether the mistress can lend her a book; for she herself does not yet have money to buy a new book.
Puella sutorem rogat utrum soleae hae satis firmae sint ad longum iter.
The girl asks the shoemaker whether these sandals are firm enough for a long journey.
Bibliotheca quieta ad meditandum melior est quam forum plenum, sed forum ad audiendos oratores melius est.
A quiet library is better for thinking than a full forum, but the forum is better for hearing orators.
Puellae dicunt naviculam esse parvam, sed satis firmam ad flumen transeundum.
The girls say that the little boat is small, but firm enough for crossing the river.
Sacerdos hostiam parvam ad sacrificium parat.
The priest prepares a small sacrificial victim for the sacrifice.
Unus modius tritici satis est ad panem, sed pater dicit plus hordei servandum esse.
One measure of wheat is enough for bread, but father says that more barley must be kept.
Pater quindecim libris utitur ad lectionem parandam, sed filia quindecim tantum chartas secum fert.
Father uses fifteen books to prepare the lesson, but his daughter carries only fifteen sheets of paper with her.
Mater dicit sedecim nummos ad panem emendum satis esse.
Mother says that sixteen coins are enough to buy bread.
Serva mensam ad cenam instruit.
The maid prepares the table for dinner.
Serva ova in sartagine coquit, dum mater mensam ad cenam instruit.
The maid cooks eggs in the frying pan while mother sets the table for dinner.
Servae mensam in triclinio ad cenam instruunt.
The maidservants set the table in the dining room for dinner.
Agricola dicit ligna fagi, fraxini, et ulmi bona esse ad focum.
The farmer says that the wood of the beech, ash, and elm is good for the hearth.
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