used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
anew
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
BRUTUSnounUS /ˈbruːtəs/
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The two men, chosen by the Senate and the people, were called Consuls.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
chastiseverbUS /tʃæˈstaɪz/
censure severely
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The two men, chosen by the Senate and the people, were called Consuls.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
ConsulsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəlz/
plural of “consul” — a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading The two men, chosen by the Senate and the people, were called Consuls.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
ForumnounUS /ˈfɔːrəm/
a public meeting or assembly for open discussion
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
the act of giving
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
lictors
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From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
engage in
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
the force of workers available
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
determined
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading The two men, chosen by the Senate and the people, were called Consuls.
Servius
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From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
Tarquinnoun
according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty (reigned from 534 to 510 BC)
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading In token of his office, each Consul had at his command six men, named lictors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men, chosen by the Senate and the people, were called Consuls.
at the time that
From this reading When a Consul went into the Forum or into the street, he was preceded by his lictors, who carried, as a sign of their master’s power, rods to chastise and an axe to kill.
which person or people
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE SONS OF BRUTUS After Tarquin the Proud had been driven away from Rome, the people determined that they would never again be ruled by kings.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They resolved to follow the wise laws of Servius, who had bidden them choose each year two men to rule, giving them equal power, the right to make laws, and to see that justice was done in the land.
