Chapter 7 of Caesar Dies is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Caesar Dies is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Therein safety lies," said Marcia. "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!" "Rome is too much ruled by women! I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax. "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
Chapter 7 of Caesar Dies is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “"I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."”
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading “"Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"”
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “"I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."”
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading “"I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."”
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading “"Rome is too much ruled by women!”
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading “"Therein safety lies," said Marcia.”
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading “"Therein safety lies," said Marcia.”
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading “"Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Rome is too much ruled by women!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Rome is too much ruled by women!
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "Therein safety lies," said Marcia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Therein safety lies," said Marcia.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Rome is too much ruled by women!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
and nothing more
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
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 "Rome is too much ruled by women!
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading "Rome is too much ruled by women!
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "Therein safety lies," said Marcia.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Therein safety lies," said Marcia.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading "Therein safety lies," said Marcia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Rome is too much ruled by women!
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
except if; if not
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
up to a particular time
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not kill Commodus, and I will give him this one chance," said Pertinax.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Rome is too much ruled by women!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will protect him, unless and until I shall discover proof that he intends to turn on you, or me, or any of my friends."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Yourself included there can only be a dozen traitors!"
Chapter 7 of Caesar Dies by Talbot Mundy holds 437 sentences, grouped into 88 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.
Chapter 7 holds 437 sentences of Caesar Dies, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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