Chapter II

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

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

(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 Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

a quantity of money

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

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

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

react verbally

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

without a doubt

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

a periodic count of the population

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

get or gather together

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

being joined in close association

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

the source or origin from which something derives (i.e. comes or issues)

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

be worthy or deserving

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

characterized by great determination

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

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From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

highest in quality

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

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

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

occurring by chance

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

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 Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

as follows

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

plural of “nobody” — a person of no influence

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

on one occasion

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

plural of “patrician” — a person of refined upbringing and manners

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

one of the common people

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

plural of “plebeian” — one of the common people

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.

possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

have sovereign power

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

a boy attending school

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

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From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

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

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

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

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

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

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Besides the orders of patricians and plebeians, whose position was determined by descent alone, Servius thought there were many who might be connected together by a tie proper to them all, namely, that of property.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

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From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

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From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

something given or done as an expression of esteem

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

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From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

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

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

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

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

which person or people

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

belonging to which person

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

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

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading These thirty tribes were placed under an officer called a _tribunus_, whose duty it was to keep a list of the members and collect the _tributum_--a word, to which in the reader's ready mind, the word tribute will at once be attributed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The greatest work, however, of the reign of Servius was the reform of the Constitution, which he constructed with a view to the reconciling of the wide differences between the patricians and the plebeians, so as to form one powerful body by making somebodies of those who had hitherto been treated as nobodies.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His first care was to divide the plebeians into thirty tribes--a name derived from the word _tribus_, or three, and applied to the three plebeian tribes--the derivation being so simple that were we to ask any schoolboy if he understood it, his answer would be, that "he might be whipped" and he would assuredly deserve to be whipped "if he didn't."

a late time of life

From this reading He accordingly established a census to be held every five years, in which the name of every one who had come to man's estate was put down, together with the amount of his other estate, if he was lucky enough to have any.