used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
the state of being absent
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
Antony's
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From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
bettersnounUS /ˈbetərz/
plural of “better” — something superior in quality or condition or effect
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
cannot
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From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
cyphernounUS /ˈsaɪfər/
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
freedmannounUS /ˈfriːdmən/
a person who has been freed from slavery
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
hailsnounUS /heɪlz/
plural of “hail” — precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
only a very short time before
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
Julius
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From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
LEADERSnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
Lepidus
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From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
maintainsverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
come together
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
Menas
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From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
Octavius
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From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
Triumvirnoun
one of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
unmeritable
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From this reading Lepidus, the “slight unmeritable man, meet to be sent on errands,” as he is described in _Julius Caesar_, maintains the same character here, and is hardly to be talked of “but as a property.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what about his betters, the “great fellows” as Menas calls them, his rivals and associates in Empire?
at the time that
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the first scene where he appears, when he and Octavius are discussing Antony’s absence, he is a mere cypher.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE POLITICAL LEADERS So much for the freedman whom Antony hails as his master, thrice nobler than himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let us run through the series of them; and despite his pride of place we cannot begin lower than with the third Triumvir.
