used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading * * * * * The day of freedom from oppression dawned upon Rome.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading * * * * * The day of freedom from oppression dawned upon Rome.
demolishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
torn down and broken up
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
an old word for “before”
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
promote over another
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading * * * * * The day of freedom from oppression dawned upon Rome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading * * * * * The day of freedom from oppression dawned upon Rome.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
How
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From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
imprecations
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From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
NeronounUS /ˈnɪroʊ/
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading * * * * * The day of freedom from oppression dawned upon Rome.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
an amount of time
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
reptilenounUS /ˈreptaɪl/
any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading * * * * * The day of freedom from oppression dawned upon Rome.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
spurnedadjectiveUS /spɜːrnd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
strictestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktəst/
superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading * * * * * The day of freedom from oppression dawned upon Rome.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next leisure evening was devoted to the conclusion of the Roman Tale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
which person or people
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How oft the fickle multitude have climbed Those battlements, to hail some mighty lord, Whom, ere the changing moon had run her course, They spurned, as a base reptile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing but the strictest orders, enforced by a powerful guard of soldiers, preserved the splendid palace, “The Golden House,” the rich abode of the luxurious Nero, from destruction, but his statues, and those which he had caused to be erected in honor of his chosen favorites, were demolished with the most bitter imprecations.
wreakedverbUS /riːkt/
past form of “wreak” — cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading The short period of repose had renewed the excitement and activity of the populace, who, aroused by tidings of the fate of Nero, and enraged that he had escaped their vengeance, wreaked it upon every object marked by the favor of the tyrant Emperor.
