509
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From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
(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 While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The reign of the former was glorious, but that of the latter was most unjust and tyrannical.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
true confidential information
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
a social unit living together
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The reign of the former was glorious, but that of the latter was most unjust and tyrannical.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The reign of the former was glorious, but that of the latter was most unjust and tyrannical.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The reign of the former was glorious, but that of the latter was most unjust and tyrannical.
legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
Lucius
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From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
MacaulaynounUS /məˈkɔːli/
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
not any; not one
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
a brief written record
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
Priscus
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From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading The reign of the former was glorious, but that of the latter was most unjust and tyrannical.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
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 According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
a male human offspring
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
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 While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
Superbus
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From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
SYLVESTER
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From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
Tarquiniusnoun
according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty (reigned from 534 to 510 BC)
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
Tarquins
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From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _BY_ CHARLES H. SYLVESTER _Author of English and American Literature_ NOTE.--This spirited poem by Lord Macaulay is founded on one of the most popular Roman legends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading The reign of the former was glorious, but that of the latter was most unjust and tyrannical.
unendurableadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading The reign of the former was glorious, but that of the latter was most unjust and tyrannical.
unscrupulousnessnoun
the quality of unscrupulous dishonesty
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reign of the former was glorious, but that of the latter was most unjust and tyrannical.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading According to Roman legendary history, the Tarquins, Lucius Tarquinius Priscus and Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, were among the early kings of Rome.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the story is based on facts, we can by no means be certain that all of the details are historical.
which person or people
From this reading Finally the unscrupulousness of the king and his son reached such a point that it became unendurable to the people, who in 509 B. C. rose in rebellion and drove the entire family from Rome.
