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From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
in addition
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
Cleanor
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From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
consul's
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From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
consulsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəlz/
plural of “consul” — a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
give a description of
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
set up or found
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
MUMMIUS
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From this reading MUMMIUS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
not any; not one
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
Polybius
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From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
ScipionounUS /ˈsɪpioʊ/
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
self-madeadjective
having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading He had also the advantage of having made the consul's acquaintance during his sojourn in Italy.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
carry out
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thanks to this he found no difficulty in obtaining for himself and Cleanor access to the great man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
upstartsnounUS /əpˈstɑːrts/
plural of “upstart” — an arrogant or presumptuous person
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mummius was a "new man",[63] one of the class which their enemies describe as upstarts, their friends as "self-made men".
which person or people
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Scipio had furnished Polybius with a letter addressed to Mummius, who, as one of the consuls of the year, was likely, sooner or later, to take command of the forces that were to operate against Corinth.
