used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Ino_ had a quick and prosperous voyage.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Ino_ had a quick and prosperous voyage.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
Cleanor
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From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
remove the dust from
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
fleetsnounUS /fliːts/
plural of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Ino_ had a quick and prosperous voyage.
harriedadjectiveUS /ˈherid/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
Ino
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From this reading The _Ino_ had a quick and prosperous voyage.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
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 TO ITALY.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
legionsnounUS /ˈliːdʒənz/
plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
levelling
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From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
maltreatedadjectiveUS /mælˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to cruel treatment
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading The _Ino_ had a quick and prosperous voyage.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The _Ino_ had a quick and prosperous voyage.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Ino_ had a quick and prosperous voyage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO ITALY.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
precisely as stated
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The _Ino_ had a quick and prosperous voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading While her legions and fleets were winning great victories abroad, her own coasts were harried by pirates.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But though Cleanor arrived safely at his destination, he learned, not without astonishment, that he had been running a very considerable danger of having a different ending to his travels.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Roman Republic was extending her borders in every direction, and was levelling to the dust the cities which had disputed with her the empire of the world, but she suffered herself to be insulted and her citizens and allies to be maltreated by insignificant enemies.
