783
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From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
in the past
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
Antonia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
a period of 100 years
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
fourscorenoun
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
ten 10s
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
and nothing more
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
malefactornounUS /ˈmæləfæktər/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
the force of workers available
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
Praetoriumnoun
the tent of an ancient Roman general
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
carry out
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accordingly, on the morning of the day mentioned, I selected twelve of my men, such as were hardened to bloody deeds, and with them I proceeded to the Praetorium.
which person or people
From this reading I had been ordered to take charge of the execution of a malefactor who had just been sentenced to death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At that time I was stationed with my Hundred on garrison duty at the Castle of Antonia, in Jerusalem.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
a late time of life
From this reading I am an old man now; the burden of fourscore years is resting upon me.
the day immediately before today
From this reading But the events of a certain April day in the year 783 A.U.C.--full half a century ago--are as fresh in my memory as if they had happened yesterday.
