afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
ancientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
bitumennounUS /ˌbɪˈtuːmən/
any of various naturally occurring impure mixtures of hydrocarbons
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
BRONZEnounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading STATUES OF BRONZE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
Cassiusnoun
prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
CeresnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
(Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
defrayed
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From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
to or in any or all places
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
coins made of gold
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
the force of workers available
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STATUES OF BRONZE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
unusual or striking
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
in the near future
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
Spurius
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From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
STATUESnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading STATUES OF BRONZE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But after some time the artists everywhere applied themselves to representations of the gods.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The practice, however, soon passed from the gods to the statues and representations of men, and this in various forms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
which person or people
From this reading I find that the first bronze image, which was made at Rome, was that of Ceres; and that the expenses were defrayed out of the property that belonged to Spurius Cassius, who was put to death by his own father, for aspiring to the regal office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ancients stained their statues with bitumen, which makes it the more remarkable that they were afterwards fond of covering them with gold.
