Chapter 1 of Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls. [30] the River-Gate. The gate facing the Janiculum hill. [31] bridge. The Sublician bridge, which connected Rome with Janiculum.
Chapter 1 of Narrative and Lyric Poems (first series) is here in full — 308 sentences across 62 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 46/61 · 5 reading units · Lines 226–230
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being joined in close association
From this reading “The Sublician bridge, which connected Rome with Janiculum.”
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 “After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.”
the act of forcing out someone or something
From this reading “After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.”
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading “The gate facing the Janiculum hill.”
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading “After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.”
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading “After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.”
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading “After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.”
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 “After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.”
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From this reading [30] the River-Gate.
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From this reading [31] bridge.
later than; following
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading [31] bridge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
a person who is in charge
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
being joined in close association
From this reading The Sublician bridge, which connected Rome with Janiculum.
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 After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
the act of forcing out someone or something
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The gate facing the Janiculum hill.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The gate facing the Janiculum hill.
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The gate facing the Janiculum hill.
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From this reading The gate facing the Janiculum hill.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
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From this reading [30] the River-Gate.
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 After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Sublician bridge, which connected Rome with Janiculum.
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 After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquin kings, Rome was governed by two chief magistrates, known as consuls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Sublician bridge, which connected Rome with Janiculum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Sublician bridge, which connected Rome with Janiculum.
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