Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

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

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

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From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

for the reason that

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

pledged to be married

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

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From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

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From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

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From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

plural of “exhibition” — the act of exhibiting

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

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

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

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

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

immediately past

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

engage in

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

and nothing more

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

possessive form of “nero” — Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

and nothing more

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

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

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

an amount of time

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

the act of punishing

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

past form of “sate” — fill to satisfaction

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

not in physical motion

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

a state of acute pain

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

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

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

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

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

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From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

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

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Evening exhibitions, rare up to that period and given only exceptionally, became common in Nero’s time, both in the Circus and amphitheatre.

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

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

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

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

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

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

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

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

at the time that

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

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

From this reading The Augustians liked them, frequently because they were followed by feasts and drinking-bouts which lasted till daylight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though the people were sated already with blood-spilling, still, when the news went forth that the end of the games was approaching, and that the last of the Christians were to die at an evening spectacle, a countless audience assembled in the amphitheatre.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Augustians came to a man, for they understood that it would not be a common spectacle; they knew that Cæsar had determined to make for himself a tragedy out of the suffering of Vinicius.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Tigellinus had kept secret the kind of punishment intended for the betrothed of the young tribune; but that merely roused general curiosity.