Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

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

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

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

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

murdered by surprise attack for political reasons

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

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

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I recognized it by its situation, and the mosaic pavement described by Nibby.

plural of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

a young person of either sex

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

slightly wet

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

complete and wholehearted fidelity

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading I recognized it by its situation, and the mosaic pavement described by Nibby.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

the act of discovering something

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

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

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

tastelessly showy

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

depressingly dark

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

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

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

an opening into or through something

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

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

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I recognized it by its situation, and the mosaic pavement described by Nibby.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

plural of “machination” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

engage in

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

interpret the moral meaning of

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass

From this reading I recognized it by its situation, and the mosaic pavement described by Nibby.

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From this reading I recognized it by its situation, and the mosaic pavement described by Nibby.

not any; not one

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading I recognized it by its situation, and the mosaic pavement described by Nibby.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

a festive merry feeling

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading I recognized it by its situation, and the mosaic pavement described by Nibby.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading I recognized it by its situation, and the mosaic pavement described by Nibby.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

the rays of the sun

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

a speech of violent denunciation

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was not a favourable time or hour to contemplate the Coliseum--the sunshine was too resplendent-- It was a garish, broad, and peering day, Loud, light, suspicious, full of eyes and ears; And every little corner, nook, and hole, Was penetrated by the insolent light.

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

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

From this reading We are told that five thousand animals were slain in the amphitheatre on its dedication--how dreadful!

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

From this reading I discovered to-day (and it is no slight pleasure to make a discovery for one's self), the passage which formed the communication between the Coliseum and the Palace of the Caesars, and in which the Emperor Commodus was assassinated.

during the time that

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If I had time I might moralize here, and make an eloquent tirade _a la Eustace_ about imperial monsters and so forth,--but in fact I _did_ think while I stood in the damp and gloomy corridor, that it was a fitting death for Commodus to die by the giddy playfulness of a child, and the machinations of an abandoned woman.