used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
ClaimantsnounUS /ˈkleɪmənts/
plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading Claimants for thrones were not new to him.
CleopatranounUS /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/
beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
Cæsar
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From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Claimants for thrones were not new to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
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 Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
come together
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Claimants for thrones were not new to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Claimants for thrones were not new to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
quarreledverbUS /ˈkwɔːrəld/
past form of “quarrel” — have a disagreement over something
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
thrones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Claimants for thrones were not new to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cleopatra asked for a personal interview, in order to present her cause.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Cæsar took possession of the palace of the King, and his soldiers accommodated themselves in the houses, public buildings, and temples as best they could.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Cæsar declined to meet her—he understood the trouble—many such cases he had seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Claimants for thrones were not new to him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Where two parties quarreled, both are right—or wrong—it really mattered little.
