used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
befitted
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From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
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From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
contentionsnounUS /kənˈtenʃənz/
plural of “contention” — a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
enslavedverbUS /enˈsleɪvd/
past form of “enslave” — make a slave of; bring into servitude
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
a state of high honor
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
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 And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
immediately past
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
for more time
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
not any; not one
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
an amount of time
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
republicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
ScipionounUS /ˈsɪpioʊ/
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The last generation of the Republic, however, had truly a sunset grandeur about it, and splendid names.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It therefore became easy to conquer other nations, and, enriched by the spoils of the conquered, the Romans gave themselves up to internal contentions, and to every kind of luxury.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And right well it befitted them that God should pay them in the same coin which they counted out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this way they were dragged down to the last stage of degradation, and became the slaves of those whom they had enslaved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
Zamanoun
the battle in 202 BC in which Scipio decisively defeated Hannibal at the end of the second Punic War
From this reading The period of highest glory for the ancient capital of the world vanished with the Republic and the majestic simplicity of the republican system; for after the battle of Zama, in which Hannibal was defeated by Scipio, the Romans had no longer any powerful enemies.
