14
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From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
1702
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From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
1714
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From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
63
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From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
AE-ne'as
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From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
AE-ne'id
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From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
AgenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
AnnenounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
Au-gus'tus
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From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
Augustanadjective
relating to or characteristic of the times of the Roman Emperor Augustus
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
BnounUS /biː/
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
Cae'sar
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From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
CLARKE
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From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
grand-nephew
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From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
Ju'li-us
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From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
Mae-ce'nas
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From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The period is known as the Augustan Age, a phrase also used in reference to periods in the history of other countries, in which literature reached its highest perfection.
Ver'gil
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From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
VergilnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒəl/
a Roman poet; author of the epic poem “Aeneid” (70-19 BC)
From this reading Vergil lived in the time of the Roman Emperor Au-gus'tus (63 B. C.--14 A. D.), grand-nephew and successor of Ju'li-us Cae'sar.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading M. CLARKE Author of "Story Of Troy," "Story Of Caesar" The story of AE-ne'as, as related by the Roman poet Ver'gil in his celebrated poem called the AE-ne'id, which we are to tell about in this book, is one of the most interesting of the myths or legends that have come down to us from ancient authors.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Thus the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714) is called the Augustan age of English literature, because of the number of literary men who flourished in England in that period, and the excellence of their works.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Augustus and his chief counsellor or minister Mae-ce'nas, gave great encouragement to learning and learned men, and under their liberal patronage arose a number of eminent writers to whose works has been given the name of classics, as being of the highest rank or _class_.
