aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
on or to one side
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
put or send forth
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
an opposing military force
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
obtain
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
Marius
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From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
METELLUS
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From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
not any; not one
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
others
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From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
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 METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading Moreover, although on the battlefield Marius was brave above all others, in the Senate or the Assembly of the people his courage deserted him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
express in speech
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading But it was no easy task, for now that no enemy threatened Rome, she was ready to cast Marius aside.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He knew that he was not eloquent, and he no sooner stood up to speak than he grew timid and ill at ease.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to be elected for the sixth time, and he determined to do all he could to gain his end.
but in spite of that
From this reading METELLUS IS DRIVEN FROM ROME Marius had been Consul five times already, but he was not yet content.
