Ablative Ablsolute Clause
A participle with a noun or a pronoun, both in the ablative case, may be used as a clause. The participle may be replaced by a noun or an adjective.
- The clause must have a noun or pronoun subject different from the subject of the independent clause.
- The clause may be translated into English with "because," "when," "although" or "if."
- The verb "to be" must sometimes be supplied in English.
Eg. Oppidis captis, pacem petebant. When the towns had been captured, they sought peace. Hoc viro duce, vincemur. With this man as leader, we will be conquered. Navibus gravibus, celerius navigabant. Although the ships were heavy, they were sailing quite quickly.
