AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
Cæsar's
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From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
exhibitionsnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
FearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Fears like those of the superstitious Vestinius seized thousands of people.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Fears like those of the superstitious Vestinius seized thousands of people.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
prisonsnounUS /ˈprɪzənz/
plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
satedverbUS /ˈseɪtɪd/
past form of “sate” — fill to satisfaction
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading Fears like those of the superstitious Vestinius seized thousands of people.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Fears like those of the superstitious Vestinius seized thousands of people.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Fears like those of the superstitious Vestinius seized thousands of people.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
vengefulnessnoun
a malevolent desire for revenge
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
Vestinius
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From this reading Fears like those of the superstitious Vestinius seized thousands of people.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AFTER the spectacle in Cæsar’s gardens the prisons were emptied considerably.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading People were sated with blood; they showed growing weariness, and increasing alarm because of the unparalleled conduct of the condemned.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Among the crowds tales more and more wonderful were related of the vengefulness of the Christian God.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It is true that victims suspected of the Oriental superstition were seized yet and imprisoned, but pursuit brought in fewer and fewer persons,--barely enough for coming exhibitions, which were to follow quickly.
