aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
disproveverbUS /dɪˈspruːv/
prove to be false
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
divisible by two
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
foundingnounUS /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
re-createverb
create anew
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
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 The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
RomulusnounUS /ˈrɑːmjələs/
(Roman mythology) founder of Rome; suckled with his twin brother Remus by a wolf after their parents (Mars and Rhea Silvia) abandoned them; Romulus killed Remus in an argument over the building of Rome
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
express in words
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
semi-savage
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From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
plural of “story” — 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 It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
plural of “tale” — 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 The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tales of the founding of Rome and of the early life of the Italian races are many and contradictory.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It is quite possible that future discoveries may disprove half the theories now held on these subjects.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is scarcely necessary to say that these stories are not meant to be taken as history, even legendary history.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The various customs and events introduced here were not, probably, part of the history of one generation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There must have been, however, heroic semi-savage figures like the Romulus of the legends, and the aim of the author has been to re-create in some degree the atmosphere and the surroundings in which they may have lived.
