Chapter XXI

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

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

later than; following

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

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

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

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

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

superlative of “blue” — of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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From this reading THE GREATNESS OF CORIOLANUS.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

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From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

divisible by two

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

a social unit living together

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

family based on male descent

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading THE GREATNESS OF CORIOLANUS.

(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 AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

stimulating or exalting to the spirit

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

engage in

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

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From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

used to form the superlative

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

not any; not one

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREATNESS OF CORIOLANUS.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

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From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

the state of being predominant over others

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

express a supposition

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

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From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

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

From this reading THE GREATNESS OF CORIOLANUS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

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

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

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

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

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

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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From this reading But Volumnia is not the mother to let him rest on the achievements of his predecessors; he must make them his own by equalling or excelling them.

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

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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

From this reading After the expulsion of the Tarquins, we must suppose that there was no more distinguished _gens_ than his.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

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

From this reading The tribune Brutus gives the long bead-roll of his ancestry, the glories of which, as has already been shown, are even exaggerated in his statement through Shakespeare’s having made a little mistake in regard to Plutarch’s account, and having included representatives of later among those of former generations.

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

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading AUFIDIUS In the atmosphere then of Volumnia’s predominance we are to imagine young Marcius growing up from infancy to boyhood, from boyhood to youth, environed by all the most inspiring and most exclusive traditions of an old Roman family of the bluest blood.