used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
Antonia
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From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
besiegers
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From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
mouldingsnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋz/
plural of “moulding” — a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
determined
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They therefore contrived to set fire to the cloister, and by this means made a breach which extended nearly thirty feet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Jews looked on from their walls, and calmly allowed the flames to spread along the cedar roofs and gilded mouldings, until they reached the battlements of the temple.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Romans in their turn set fire to the remainder, and in a short time the whole of the beautiful portico was a heap of smouldering ruins, and the space between the temple and Antonia was entirely cleared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A magnificent portico united the two buildings, and formed a means of communication which the Jews were resolved to cut off before it should be turned to their disadvantage by the besiegers.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The Romans were securely established in the fortress of Antonia, and they occupied the whole area between the tower and the temple.
