Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

in an abundant manner

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

wife who poisoned Claudius after her son Nero was declared heir and who was then put to death by Nero

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

in addition

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

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From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

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From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

having made preparations

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

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From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

at a previous time

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

plural of “gazelle” — small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

costing nothing

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

poor enough to need help from others

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

of or befitting a lord

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

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From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

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From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

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From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

plural of “ostrich” — a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

plural of “peacock” — European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

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From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.

plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

a river of central Italy; flows through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

previously unknown

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Provisions began to come in now from Ostria so abundantly that one might walk, as on a bridge, over ships, boats, and barges from one bank of the Tiber to the other.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading Wheat was sold at the unheard-of low price of three sestertia, and was given gratis to the indigent.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Peacocks, flamingoes, swans, ostriches, gazelles, African antelopes, and deer, which had served as ornaments to those gardens, went under the knives of the rabble.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading CAMPS of people were disposed in the lordly gardens of Cæsar, formerly gardens of Domitius and Agrippina; they were disposed also on the Campus Martius, in the gardens of Pompey, Sallust, and Mæcenas, in porticos, tennis-courts, splendid summer-houses, and buildings erected for wild beasts.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Immense supplies of wine, olives, and chestnuts were brought to the city; sheep and cattle were driven in every day from the mountains.