used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO CETHEGUS, A FRIEND.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
BarbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
CETHEGUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TO CETHEGUS, A FRIEND.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TO CETHEGUS, A FRIEND.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
and nothing more
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
possession of controlling influence
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
rulersnounUS /ˈruːlərz/
plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
taxationnounUS /tækˈseɪʃən/
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO CETHEGUS, A FRIEND.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
VandalnounUS /ˈvændəl/
someone who willfully destroys or defaces property
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Vandal war has been given up, and for what pitiable reasons!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For so long as this unbearable burden of taxation and abuse of official power continues in the Roman Empire, so long every conquest, every increase in the number of our subjects, will merely swell the list of unfortunates.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet if Africa could be restored to the Empire, we ought not to relinquish the proud thought from sheer cowardice!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know that I have thought it far wiser for our rulers to attend to the matters immediately around us than to meddle with the Barbarians.
