used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
adjunctnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkt/
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
in the past
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
in addition
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There they locked up their chained Gallic slaves at night.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
burgnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
colloquial American term for a town
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading There they locked up their chained Gallic slaves at night.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
ERGASTULA
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From this reading IN THE ERGASTULA.
ergastulas
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From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
GallicadjectiveUS /ˈɡælɪk/
of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
From this reading There they locked up their chained Gallic slaves at night.
GaulnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
ten 10s
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ERGASTULA.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
jointlyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪntli/
in collaboration or cooperation
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading There they locked up their chained Gallic slaves at night.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
Neroweg
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From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There they locked up their chained Gallic slaves at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading There they locked up their chained Gallic slaves at night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
not in physical motion
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
subjugateverbUS /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪt/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ERGASTULA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There they locked up their chained Gallic slaves at night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There they locked up their chained Gallic slaves at night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bricks and cement were still so closely joined that they jointly constituted a body more solid than marble itself.
at the time that
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such a cave was an adjunct also to the old Roman camp on which now stood the burg of Neroweg.
a late time of life
From this reading When, more than five hundred years ago, the Romans conquered and owned, though they could not subjugate, Gaul they constructed their _ergastulas_--slave pens--of solid, lasting material.
