Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

(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 These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

a cherished desire

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading Many other young men of boundless hopes came to this trial.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Many other young men of boundless hopes came to this trial.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

not accessible to view

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

the largest city and former capital of Turkey

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

Roman Emperor who when faced with military problems decided in 286 to divide the Roman Empire between himself in the east and Maximian in the west; he initiated the last persecution of the Christians in 303 (245-313)

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

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From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

a boy or man

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

obtain

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many other young men of boundless hopes came to this trial.

the force of workers available

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Many other young men of boundless hopes came to this trial.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

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From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

be seated

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Many other young men of boundless hopes came to this trial.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

the act of testing something

From this reading Many other young men of boundless hopes came to this trial.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

at the time that

From this reading When they had looked at the torch their heads were disburdened of a great crowd of guards and attendants.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I remonstrated with one of these men on the extravagance of his designs, when he declared that he could not understand the folly of his hopes, for Diocletian was not from a higher origin than himself.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.

but in spite of that

From this reading These five competitors for the empire had concealed their ambition, and passed a quiet, harmless life, not at all distinguished from their fellow citizens, having yet to begin the great exploits which were to gain the empire.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Amongst these were five young men of obscure rank, each of whom had privately aspired to the empire of the world, and hoped to sit on the throne of Constantinople.