Chapter 28 of A Struggle for Rome, v. 2 is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of A Struggle for Rome, v. 2 is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall. His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight. He could not spare him. "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely. "What has happened?"
Chapter 28 of A Struggle for Rome, v. 2 is here in full — 172 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading “His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.”
with relatively high volume
From this reading “"Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.”
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading “"Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.”
refrain from harming
From this reading “He could not spare him.”
in a strange manner
From this reading “"Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.”
restricted to something
From this reading “His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.”
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “"Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.”
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading “"Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.”
share in something
In this reading “His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.”
In this reading “Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.”
In this reading “Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.”
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past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not spare him.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What has happened?"
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not spare him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
and nothing more
From this reading Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.
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 "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
with relatively high volume
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not spare him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
refrain from harming
From this reading He could not spare him.
in a strange manner
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
restricted to something
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.
carry out
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His master had strictly forbidden him to take part in the fight.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Just then Syphax appeared upon the wall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has happened?"
which person or people
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading "Woe--woe!" cried Syphax, so loudly, that it struck Cethegus--who knew the Moor's usual self-control--strangely.
Chapter 28 of A Struggle for Rome, v. 2 by Felix Dahn holds 172 sentences, grouped into 35 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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