Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

(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 Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

reports of the work of a society or learned body etc

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading "JULIUS CAESAR."

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

an old form of “do”, used with “thou”

From this reading Dost thou lie so low?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

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

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

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

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

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

From this reading "JULIUS CAESAR."

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Dost thou lie so low?

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Dost thou lie so low?

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading _"O mighty Caesar!

used to form the superlative

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading _"O mighty Caesar!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

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

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dost thou lie so low?

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading Dost thou lie so low?

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.

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

From this reading Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils Shrunk to this little measure?"_ The assassination of Julius Caesar by Brutus, Cassius, Casca and twenty other Roman Senators, in the capital of the Empire in broad daylight, was one of the most cowardly and infamous crimes recorded in the annals of time.

which person or people

From this reading The historical and philosophical friends of Brutus and Cassius have tried to justify the conspiracy and assassination by imputing the deep design of tyranny to Caesar, who was bent on trampling down the rights of the people and securing for himself a kingly crown.