used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The nation was really in a most admirable situation.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The nation was really in a most admirable situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
CaesarsnounUS /ˈsiːzərz/
plural of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
Carinus
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From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
circenses
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From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
et
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From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
gratisadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəs/
costing nothing
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The nation was really in a most admirable situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It never knew the prosaic occupation of labour.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It never knew the prosaic occupation of labour.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It never knew the prosaic occupation of labour.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The nation was really in a most admirable situation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The nation was really in a most admirable situation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It never knew the prosaic occupation of labour.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It never knew the prosaic occupation of labour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
others
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From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
Panem
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From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading It never knew the prosaic occupation of labour.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The nation was really in a most admirable situation.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
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From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The nation was really in a most admirable situation.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Carinus excelled all the others by the great variety in these shows, and the reckless, extravagant splendour of their arrangement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
watchwordnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃwɜːrd/
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
at the time that
From this reading _Panem et circenses!_ was the watchword of the Roman populace when hungry or wearied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The Caesars distributed gratis bread, wine, and oil, which were sent by the conquered provinces as tribute; and as for the games in the circus, the sovereigns strove to surpass one another in the magnificence of these entertainments.
